United Kingdom

Standard Visitor visa

Who this route is for

For tourism, visiting family or friends, and other permitted visitor activities when the applicant will leave after the visit and can fund the trip.

Important

Use this as preparation guidance. The issuing authority can request more documents or change a requirement without notice.

Valid passport or travel document covering the whole stay
Completed online application with travel dates, accommodation, trip cost, and personal information
Visa application centre appointment for identity checks, biometrics, and document submission
Evidence of the planned permitted activity and intention to leave after the visit
Financial records showing access to enough funds for the applicant and any dependants
Employment, study, business, family, or property evidence showing circumstances at home
Sponsor relationship and financial-support evidence when another person will fund the visit
Independently verifiable translations for documents not in English or Welsh

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