The UK visit visa is an online visa with an appointment at VFS to submit your documents. The process typically takes 3-4 weeks and once the visa is issued you can stay up to 6 months in the UK. The UK visit visa is applicable for:

• Visiting friends and family in the UK
• Visiting the UK for leisure and tourism
• Visiting the UK for medical reasons
• Other non-business activities

The documentation required for the UK visit visa includes:

• Personal details
• Salary and financial details
• Travel itinerary and travel history
• Proof that you can fund your stay adequately
• Proof that you can pay for your air travel to and from the UK
• Proof that you will leave the UK at the end of the visit

Apply for the visa at least three months before your intended date of travel.

You can stay for up to six months on this visa. You can extend your stay if you have come to the UK for private medical treatment by paying additional charges.

You can also extend your stay if you are in the country to attend an academic program.

If you need to visit the country for a longer period, you can apply for the long-term Standard Visitor visa with duration of either 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months during every visit.