Family visits, tourism, or a short business trip — the UK Standard Visitor Visa covers them all for up to 6 months. We handle every Home Office requirement so your application is complete, credible, and ready.
About the Visa
One visa type covers the most common reasons to visit the United Kingdom.
Explore London, Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands, and beyond. The UK Standard Visitor Visa covers all tourism and recreational travel for up to 6 months.
Visit a son or daughter studying or working in the UK. This is one of the most common applications we handle — and family ties are a strength, not a weakness, when documented properly.
Attend meetings, trade shows, and professional events. You cannot receive UK salary or take up employment, but short business activities are fully permitted.
Seek private medical treatment in the UK. Additional documentation — letter from a UK medical institution, cost estimate — is required for medical visit applications.
Required Documents
We review every document before you submit your online application.
Current passport must cover your entire visit. Bring all previous passports — they show travel history.
Completed on the official UKVI website. We prepare this for you and review all declarations before submission.
Personal or family savings. Must show sufficient, stable funds for the trip without dependence on informal cash. Stamped by bank.
ITR or Form 16. For business owners: CA-certified accounts, GST certificate, and business registration documents.
Leave sanction letter from employer, salary slips (last 3 months), employment contract — or business ownership/registration documents.
Proof of property ownership in India — flat, land, or ancestral property. Demonstrates strong ties and reason to return.
Hotel bookings or a letter from your UK host. A rough itinerary showing intended activities helps establish a genuine purpose of visit.
From your UK-based family member with their immigration status documents (BRP, UK passport, visa) and proof of relationship.
Fees & Processing Time
All fees are set by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) and paid online at the time of application.
| Visa Type | Fee (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visa (up to 6 months) | £115 |
| Long-term Visitor Visa (2 years) | £432 |
| Long-term Visitor Visa (5 years) | £771 |
| Long-term Visitor Visa (10 years) | £963 |
Fees are paid in GBP via the UKVI online portal. VFS Global service charge (approx. ₹1,800–₹2,400) is additional.
Apply at least 8 weeks before travel. You can apply up to 3 months before your travel date.
Our Process
From your first call to passport in hand — we manage every step.
We assess your financial profile, travel history, and purpose of visit. We then complete the UKVI online application with you and review every declaration.
We guide you through the fee payment and prepare a tailored document checklist. Every document is reviewed for completeness before your VFS appointment.
We help you book your VFS Global appointment in Ahmedabad and prepare you for what to bring. Biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) are taken at VFS — no interview.
After your VFS appointment, your application goes to UKVI for processing. We track the status and collect and courier your passport once the decision is made.
Why Applications Fail
UKVI refuses a large percentage of Indian applications. Here are the most frequent reasons we see — and what we do differently.
UKVI officers look for stable, consistent savings — not sudden large deposits. Cash deposits just before applying are a red flag. Officers want to see funds that have been building over months.
What we do: We review your bank statements 3 months before you apply and advise on presentation. We never coach you to manipulate funds — we help you present genuine finances correctly.
The officer must believe you will return to India after your visit. Retired applicants with no job, no dependent family, and no property are considered high-risk. First-time travellers without any prior visa history face extra scrutiny.
What we do: We identify every tie you have to India — property, business, dependants, family obligations — and document each one properly in your application.
If your online application says "tourism" but you're actually visiting your son who is studying in the UK, the officer will question the discrepancy. Vague itineraries and missing accommodation proof are among the top reasons for refusal.
What we do: We ensure your application, cover letter, and supporting documents all tell the same clear story. No contradictions, no gaps.
A prior UK refusal is not automatically disqualifying — but failing to declare it is. UKVI can access your full application history. Reapplying without addressing the original refusal reason will result in a second refusal.
What we do: We analyse your refusal letter line by line, identify the exact gap, and rebuild the application specifically to address it before resubmission.
FAQs
You can stay for up to 6 months per visit. The visa itself may be issued as a 2-year or 10-year multiple-entry visa, which means you can visit multiple times — but each individual stay cannot exceed 6 months. The exact duration of stay is set by the Border Force officer on entry.
No. You cannot take up paid or unpaid employment in the UK on a Standard Visitor Visa. You can attend business meetings, conferences, and short business activities — but not fill a role with a UK employer. Working illegally on a visitor visa can lead to a ban on future applications.
In most cases, no. The UK Standard Visitor Visa cannot be extended from within the UK. If you have a valid reason for needing to stay longer — for example, a medical emergency — you may apply for an extension, but this is rarely granted. You should plan your trip within the 6-month maximum.
No, a sponsor is not required for a UK tourist visa. However, if you are visiting family or friends in the UK, an invitation letter from your host (with their immigration documents) significantly strengthens your application. For a purely tourism application, hotel bookings and an itinerary are sufficient.
Read your refusal letter carefully — UKVI provides a reason, and that reason must be directly addressed before reapplying. Common reasons include insufficient funds, weak ties to India, or incomplete documents. We analyse refusal letters, identify the gaps, and rebuild your application with a stronger evidence base before you submit again.
Free Consultation
We'll review your profile and advise on the strongest possible application. No obligation.
What Happens Next
Honest assessment of your financial and ties profile.
Tailored list — nothing missing, nothing unnecessary.
We prepare you for biometrics at VFS Ahmedabad.
We collect and deliver your passport once decided.
