How to get a visitor visa to go to Britain, what documents are required? Know the answers to all the questions here

UK Standard Visitor Visa: Many types of visas are issued to Indians for entry into Britain. One of these is the Standard Visitors Visa, through which people are allowed to stay in Britain for six months. This is a great option to go to Britain for those who want to go there for a holiday, to meet family members or to be a part of a graduation ceremony. The standard visitor visa cannot be extended further as it is only for six months.
Standard visitor visa has to be applied online. After this you will be called to the visa application center, where it will be issued after the interview. Visitors visa can be applied only 3 months before travel. You will have to meet the requirements for the visa and only do the work that is permitted. Let us know in detail about the Standard Visitors Visa. Also let us know which documents are required for this.

How much is the visa fee?

There are several types of standard visitor visas. Because of this, their fees and the duration of their stay also varies. Let us know about all the types of standard visitor visas.

• Standard Visitors Visa: The fee for this visa is 115 pounds and its validity is 6 months.
• Standard Visitor’s Visa for Medical Reasons: A fee of £200 will have to be paid for this visa. Its validity is 11 months.
• Standard Visitors Visa for Academics: The fee for this visa is Rs 200, while the validity is 12 months.
• 2-year Long-Term Standard Visitors Visa: The fee for this visa is £432. Once you come, you are allowed to stay for 6 months.
• 5-Year Long-Term Standard Visitors Visa: The fee for this visa is 771 fees. Once you come to Britain, you can stay for 6 months.
• 10-year Long-Term Standard Visitors Visa: The fee for this visa is £963. Through this visa also, one can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.

How to apply?

Standard visitor visa has to be applied online. First of all fill the online form and submit it. If applying along with your family members, each person will have to fill their form and pay the fee separately. Also, they will have to personally go to the visa application center and give an appointment. If an applicant’s partner or child cannot apply themselves, the applicant may apply on their behalf.

What documents will be required to apply?

The applicant must have a passport or travel document which is valid during his/her/her stay in the UK. For Standard Visitors Visa the applicant must have a blank page in his/her/her passport. The following information has to be given in the online application:

• When are you planning to visit UK?
• Where will you stay while visiting Britain?
• How much do you think your trip will cost?
• Your current home address and how long you have lived there.
• Your parents’ names and dates of birth (if known).
• How much you earn in a year (if you have any income).
• Information about if you have committed a criminal, civil or immigration offence.

How many days does it take to get a visa?

After applying online, proving your identity and submitting your documents, a decision on the visa is usually received within 3 weeks. Usually people get visa in 3 weeks. You will receive an email when the Home Office has made a decision on the applicant’s application. It will tell you what you have to do next.