Visitor Visa

Depending on your nationality, you either:

Have to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa before you travel to the UK
Be able to visit the UK for up to 6 months without needing a visa.

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, Business, Study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. However, no work is allowed. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.

What you can and cannot do (‘permitted activities’)

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor:

For tourism, for example on a holiday or vacation
To see your family or friends
To volunteer for up to 30 days with a registered charity
To pass through the UK to another country (‘in transit’)
For certain business activities, for example attending a meeting or interview
To take part in a school exchange programme
To do a recreational course of up to 30 days, for example a dance course
To study, do a placement or take an exam
As an academic, senior doctor, or dentist
For medical reasons

You cannot:

Do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person
Claim public funds (benefits)
Live in the UK for long period of time through frequent or successive visit
Marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership – need a Marriage Visitor Visa for this

Requirements:

You must have a passport or travel document to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay.

You must be able to show that:

you will leave the UK at the end of your visit
you are able to support yourself and your dependants during your trip
you are able to pay for your return or onward journey
you will not live in the UK for extended period through frequent or successive visits or make the UK your main home.

You may need to meet extra eligibility requirements if you are visiting the UK:

to study, do a placement, or take an exam
as an academic, senior doctor, or dentist
for medical reasons

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, talk with our team who will advise you on your position and complete the form and collect any necessary documentation from you that will help make the application successful.

Why choose Hallmark Solicitors

Our team collaborates with clients to fill out partner, spouse, and fiancé visa all the time, so we are fully aware of the information and supporting document you need. Our team will collaborate with you to make sure that your application is filled in correctly and that all the correct supporting documents are provided. We will also provide a supporting letter setting out your circumstances in detail to Home Office. This will put the Application in the best position on submission.

To give your application the best chance of success, and to reduce your stress, please contact our solicitors on 01482 616 616 or via our online contact form and we will get back to you.