Standard Visitor visa
United Kingdom
The UK expects a detailed financial picture and a convincing reason for travel. Your account activity must tell the same story as your file.
Application summary
- Permitted stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit
- Application
- Online; biometrics at an authorised centre
- When to apply
- No earlier than 3 months before travel
- Decision time
- Usually 3 weeks for standard applications
- Translation
- Required for documents not in English
Timelines and conditions can be changed by the missions; we confirm the current position before you apply.
What does ARN focus on?
Presenting bank activity and sources of income clearly
Building a clear and credible reason for travel
Certified translation and organisation of documents
Common mistakes
- Leaving the source of bank transactions unexplained
- A superficial reason for travel
- Submitting non-English documents without translation
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Application document list
This list is a general starting point. Missions' requirements can vary by person and period; your definitive list is prepared at the initial consultation.
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