FAQs for UK Visit Visa
You will need a valid passport, completed application form, invitation letter, proof of family relationship, financial documents, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation.
Processing usually takes 2-3 weeks, but it may vary depending on the specific circumstances.
The fee for a standard UK Family Visit Visa is £95 for up to 6 months.
Provide an invitation letter from your family member and details of the activities or events you will be attending in the UK.
Yes, an invitation letter from the family member you are visiting in the UK is essential to support your application.
Provide bank statements, payslips, or proof of sponsorship by your family member in the UK, demonstrating that you can cover your travel and living expenses.
Yes, your family members can apply for a visa, but they need to submit individual applications.
The standard visa allows a stay of up to 6 months.
Extensions are generally not allowed for family visit visas. However, in exceptional cases, you may apply for an extension before your visa expires.
Common reasons include insufficient financial proof, incomplete documentation, lack of proof of ties to your home country, or doubts about your intention to return home.
Yes, you need to provide accommodation details, such as hotel bookings or a letter from your host family confirming their address.
No, you are not allowed to work or study while on a Family Visit Visa.
You can appeal the decision or reapply with updated information addressing the reasons for the refusal.
Travel insurance is not required for the visa application, but it is recommended to cover medical or travel-related emergencies during your stay.
You may still apply, but a criminal record could impact your application. It is important to disclose any criminal history and provide supporting documents.
Yes, you can reapply, but you must address the reasons for the previous refusal with additional supporting documents.
Yes, your children can be included in your application, but they need to apply for a visa separately.
Yes, you need to provide documents such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate to demonstrate the relationship.
You can show proof of family, employment, property, or other commitments in your home country to demonstrate your intention to return.
Provide documents such as a job offer letter, evidence of property ownership, family obligations, or financial ties that will require your return to your home country.