UK Visitor Visa Fees 2025
Section A: Standard Visitor Visa Overview The Standard Visitor route covers short trips to the UK for tourism, business activity, family visits, private medical treatment, short study (courses up to 6 months, or recreational courses up to 30 days are allowed where not the main purpose of the trip) and a defined set […]
Marriage Visitor Visa: Get Married in the UK
Section A: Do you need a Marriage Visitor Visa UK? If you are planning to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK you will need to carefully consider whether or not the Marriage Visitor visa is the right visa for you. A Marriage Visitor visa is needed if you are […]
UK Standard Visitor Visa Guide 2025
The UK Standard Visitor Visa is a short-term visa that allows certain travellers to visit the United Kingdom for various short-term purposes. The visa typically permits stays of up to six months, providing a flexible option for those who need to travel to the UK for temporary visits. This article offers a comprehensive guide […]
UK Transit Visa Rules & Requirements
Section A: UK Transit Visa Rules A UK transit visa allows travellers to pass through the UK on their way to another destination without staying in the country. There are two types of transit: airside, where passengers remain within the airport’s international transit area without going through border control, and landside, where passengers […]
Parent Visa UK: Family Route Guide & Eligibility
If you’re a parent looking to join your child who is settled in the UK, you may be looking to apply for a parent visa. The UK immigration system does not have an official standalone ‘parent visa’. Instead, parents can apply to join their child under the broader Family route. While the Family route is […]
UK Visitor Visa Guide 2025
Section A: Standard Visitor Visa Under the UK Immigration Rules, the overarching category for short-term entry is the Visitor route, set out in Appendix V. Within this, the Standard Visitor visa is the main visa type covering most general visits to the UK, such as tourism, visiting family, business meetings, short study, and […]
UK Permitted Paid Engagement Visa Guide
Section A: What is the Permitted Paid Engagement Visa? The Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) visa allows established overseas professionals to come to the UK for a short visit to carry out a specific, pre-arranged paid activity in limited, pre-approved circumstances. It is intended for individuals with a recognised reputation or demonstrable track record […]
ETA UK: Electronic Travel Authorisation Guide 2025
Under the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, nationals from specific countries such as the United States, European Union member states, Japan, Australia, Canada and other non-visa national countries will need an ETA permit to visit the UK. In this guide, we explain what the UK ETA is, who will need an ETA and how […]
UK Visitor Visa Application: Complete Guide
If you want to visit Britain for a short stay, you may need to make a UK visitor visa application. The Home Office application process can appear daunting at first; the eligibility requirements are strict, and you will need to provide evidence to prove that you qualify as a visitor. However, as we set out […]