United Kingdom visa
The UK application is fully online and is followed by a biometrics appointment at a visa application centre. Caseworkers decide on the paperwork alone, so the document file has to answer every question on its own.
United Kingdom visa at a glance
Visa type
Sticker visa / digital status
Entry
Multiple entry
Validity
6 months, 2, 5 or 10 years for visitors
Stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Biometrics
Mandatory at the VFS centre
Visa types for United Kingdom
Standard Visitor visa
- Validity
- 6 months to 10 years
- Stay duration
- Up to 6 months per visit
Tourism, family visits and short business trips.
Start application →Student visa
- Validity
- Course duration
- Stay duration
- Course duration
CAS letter from your university required.
Start application →Skilled Worker visa
- Validity
- Up to 5 years
- Stay duration
- As approved
Sponsorship certificate required.
Start application →Family visa
- Validity
- As approved
- Stay duration
- As approved
Join a partner or family member in the UK.
Start application →Documents required for a United Kingdom visa
Select a category to see exactly what is expected, and how each document should look when you submit it.
Passport
Valid on the date of travel with at least one blank page. Old passports showing travel history strengthen the file.
Online application form
Completed and submitted on the UK visas portal, printed for the appointment.
Appointment confirmation
Biometrics appointment letter from the visa application centre.
Cover letter
A short letter explaining the purpose, dates and who is funding the trip.
Photo specification
- 35 x 45 mm, taken within the last 6 months
- Plain white or light background, no shadows
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
- No spectacles, headwear only for religious reasons
Eligibility requirements
- Genuine intention to leave the UK at the end of the visit
- Ability to fund the trip without working in the UK
- Accommodation arranged for the whole stay
- No breach of previous UK immigration conditions
How to apply for a United Kingdom visa
Eligibility review
We confirm the correct visitor or long-stay category for your trip.
Checklist
A tailored document list based on your occupation and sponsor arrangement.
Online application
Form completion and verification against your documents.
Biometrics
Appointment booked and briefing on what to carry.
Tracking
We follow the application until the decision and passport return.
Important things to know
- TB testing is required for applicants from certain countries for stays over six months.
- Funds should sit in the account naturally; unexplained large deposits raise questions.
- Documents not in English need certified translations.
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