Visiting the UK - Visit Visas by Immigration Helpline

UK Immigration Helpline recognizes that the visitor Visa is the single most popular route for individuals coming to the UK for tourism purposes. Recent review by the UK Government on UK Immigration has taken place with necessary rule changes being made.

Why do people want to visit the UK?

Sightseeing, studying, visiting family members, marriages, business visits; the list is endless!

UK Immigration Helpline says that the UK General Visit Visa allows you stay for up to six months and gives visitors from outside of the UK the opportunity to experience British culture.

So what are the general requirements?

Any individual that intends to visit the UK must have the ability to demonstrate that they intend to visit the UK for 6 months or less and that they intend on leaving the UK before or at the end of the 6 months. Individuals are also expected to prove they have sufficient funds in order to support and accommodate themselves whilst they stay in the UK.

Anyone who wants to visit the UK to see family or friends or even just visit for some sightseeing or tourism purposes need to apply for a General Visitor Visa. Anyone on a General Visitor Visa has the right to undertake 30 days of recreational, English language or academic study providing that this is not the main purpose of the visit.

General requirements:

You have to demonstrate that you only intend to visit the UK for a short period of time, specifying the purpose of your visit and your intentions whilst on your visit.

Intend to leave to the UK at the end of your permitted visit and prove that you can afford the cost of your return or onward journey out of the UK following your visit.

Show you have sufficient funds in order to maintain and accommodate yourself (and any dependents that travel with you) without working whilst in the UK or receiving assistance from UK public funds. Alternatively you can show that a relative or friend will be accommodating and supporting you financially.

UK Immigration Helpline reveals activities that are not permitted whilst in the UK on a General Visitor Visa.

Must not be a transit passenger to a country outside the Common Travel Area.

Must not intend to live in the UK for extended periods through successive or frequent visits.

Must not intend to undertake business, sport or entertainer activities.

Must not expect to receive private medical treatment during you visit to the UK.

Must not intend to study whilst in the UK (This doesn’t include the 30 day right to study).

General Visitor Visa services are offered by UK Immigration Helpline. They are able to make the process of applying for UK General Visit Visa simple by providing a fast, efficient and affordable service. Thousands of people have already looked to UK Immigration Helpline when applying for a UK General Visit Visa.

If you wish to visit the UK on a General Visit Visa then visit www.immigrationhelplineuk.com or alternatively call them on 0203 511 2321.

*Facts and figures in this article are taken directly from the UKBA.*