Immigration to UK

UK TOURIST VISA

The UK visit visa is valid for a maximum period of six months, when issued for tourism. It is important to note that the actual duration granted is upto the prerogative of the Immigration Officer. Visit visas are specifically intended for those who wish to visit the UK for a short-term visit. They are issued as a temporary visa service and do not offer the opportunity to progress to more permanent UK immigration services such as Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK (ILR) and UK citizenship. Like a business visit visa, a UK tourist visa can be issued for a maximum validity of two years for multiple entries to the UK. The exception to this is for medical visitors who may be permitted to extend their leave if their health or condition requires it.

The key requirement of UK Tourist visa application is that applicants must be able to support themselves financially for the duration of their time in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be able to fund their entire trip without recourse to public funding. Applicants must also be able to show that it is their genuine intention to return to their country of residence on or before the expiry of their visa. Applicants should be aware that if a visitor has family ties to Britain a UK Entry Clearance Officer might question their intention to return home. It is important to note that the immigration history of the applicant’s family as well as the applicants themselves may be taken into account.