How To Apply For A Visa In Uk
If you are going in a Uk on a vacation or business trip, you will surely need a visa. Visa is just a permission that is given by the Uk government, to visit their country. The visa is only issued if you can fulfill the conditions that are needed for it.
The application for a visa in UK is a lengthy process, so much so that you’ll almost certainly make an application mistake at least once. That’s why this guide exists in the first place. In fact, it’s rather common for people to apply for the wrong visa, or to not even submit the correct documents to a passport office because they don’t know what’s necessary.
Prepare your application
You can apply and pay for most visas online.
If you have dependants who want to come to the UK with you, each person will need to apply and pay separately.
When to apply
The earliest you can apply is usually:
- 3 months before your planned travel date for visit visas
- 3 months before your employment start date for most work visas
- 6 months before your course start date for Student and Child Student visas
It’s currently taking 6 weeks on average to get a decision on Standard Visitor visas. Find out visa decision waiting times.
Settlement applications take up to 6 months and must be approved before you come to the UK. If you’re given permission to settle in the UK, you must travel before your permission ends.