United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom is a place where Tradition meets modernity. Nestled amidst rolling green hills and bustling metropolises, the United Kingdom stands as a captivating blend of history, great technology innovations, excellent education system, strong economy and job opportunities, and its social services. 

United Kingdom is a place to start your international travel history. Let’s journey together!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQS)

Does UK embassy verify bank statement?

ANS; yes, the available funds for the trip must be verified before a visa can be granted.

How long can i stay in the UK on a visit?

ANS; A standard visit visa is valid for 6 months and allows multiple entries to the UK during that period. You can stay for up to 6 months but not beyond the validity of the visa. You can also apply for a longer-term visit visa if you travel regularly to the UK. These visit visas are valid for 2, 5 or 10 years and allow multiple entry for up to 6 months on each trip.

Can i fast track my visa application?

ANS; if you know that you need to travel at short notice or want to have your application placed at the front of the queue for processing, consider purchasing the Priority Visa service.

Must i purchase a flight and submit tickets with a visit visa application?

ANS: UKVI does not require that flight tickets be submitted with a visa application.

Do i need a visa to transit through UK?

ANS: yes, a visit visa is required to transit through the UK soil.

I have been refused can i apply again?

ANS Yes you can reapply. You should however make sure you address all the reasons for refusal in any new application.

Do i get a refund for my declined visa application?

ANS; The visa fee covers the decision-making process and is not a guarantee that a visa will be issued. The processing and application fee for a visa that has been processed is not refundable. 

How do i appeal against my refusal?

ANS; The right of appeal is not available in all cases; your refusal letter will provide you with the correct information. You can’t appeal refusal of a visit visa but can apply again.

Which visit visa do i need to apply for?

ANS; Depending on the purpose of visit. For vacation A tourism visit visa is required 

Can i apply for a 10 year visit visa if i have never been to the UK before?

ANS; Yes, but check online guidance carefully, you need to demonstrate that you have a genuine reason to visit the UK on a regular basis, and lack of previous travel may be a factor. The difference in fees will not be refunded, if the Entry Clearance Officer grants a 6 month visit visa instead of the 10-year visa you applied for.

Can under 18 visit the UK alone?

ANS; Yes, we call this an unaccompanied child visit. You will need to add in some extra information for applications from minors. 

How long will it take to get my visa?

ANS; visa applications take 15 working days from the date you submit your biometric data at the Visa Application Centre.

If someone else is paying for my trip,do i still need to provide personal financial information?

ANS; We recognise that applicants may have a sponsor who is contributing financially to their trip. In all cases we must be satisfied that you can fund your stay in the UK

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