UK Tourist Visa Guidance

If you wish to spend some time in the UK as a tourist or to visit your family and your friends, you can apply for a tourist Visa. A UK Tourist Visa is an endorsement in your passport that allows you to enter and stay in the United Kingdom for leisure, tourism, or to visit friends and family.

Appy Tourist visa UK

Looking to apply for a visitor visa UK in 2025? Our team of experienced visitor visas can help you to apply for short term tourist visa to visit the UK for up to six months.

The visitor visa can act as a short term business visa, a tourist visa for UK holidays, an academic visit visa, a marriage visitor visa to get married or enter into civil partnership, and much more.

Free UK Visit Visa Advice

Our free immigration advice solicitors can provide free general immigration advice and guidance through for visit visas online for up to 5 minutes. Call us at 01614644140 for a quick free advice. We provide free immigration advice UK telephone consultations during office hours for up to five minutes.

Our UK visitor visa lawyers have years of experience and a high success rate in UK tourist visa applications. Our specialist tourist visa lawyers can help you and your family to visit the UK. You can read visitor visa requirements here.

What documents do I need for a visitor visa application?

To qualify for a UK visitor visa successfully, you must submit the following documents:

  • Your photo ID, i.e., ID card and passport
  • Evidence of your intention to leave the UK before the expiry of your visitor visa
  • Evidence to show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself in the UK
  • You need to provide the evidence of what activities you plan to perform in the UK during your visit
  • Documents to show where you will stay during your visit in the UK

To have your visitor visa approved, you must explain your personal and professional circumstances to the Home Office.

To successfully obtain a UK Visit visa, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, for example, you must genuinely intend to leave the UK at the end of your stay, and you have enough money to cover the duration of your visit.

Genuine intention to leave the UK for a visitor visa

One of the major requirement for a UK tourist visa is that the applicant must leave the UK before the expiry of his / her visitor visa. Therefore, the Home Office will assess if the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to prove that he / she will leave the UK or not. The Home Office will consider your familial and financial ties with your country of residence.

How to apply for a UK Visitor visa

To apply for a UK Visitor Visa, you will need to complete the following steps:

  1. Check if you are exempt from a visitor visa or not
  2. Prepare an online application form carefully
  3. Pay the application fee and submit the application
  4. Book an appointment at a local Visa Application Centre (VAC) in your country of residence
  5. Attend your appointment to provide a photo and biometrics

Processing time for a visitor visa

If the application is straightforward, you may receive the decision within 2 to 4 weeks. However, you can submit the visitor visa application under priority service to get a decision within a few days.

How Much Does A Visitor Visa UK Cost?

You can apply for a Standard Visitor visa, or if you visit the UK regularly you can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa instead.

Application TypeFeeMaximum length of stay
Standard Visitor visa£1156 months
Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons£20011 months
Standard Visitor visa for academics£20012 months
2 year long-term Standard Visitor visa£4006 months per visit
5 year long-term Standard Visitor visa£7716 months per visit
10 year long-term Standard Visitor visa£9636 months per visit

Why Choose Deluxe Law Chambers For Your UK Visa Applications?

Are you looking for expert immigration solicitors in Manchester or London to help with your UK visa and immigration matters? At Deluxe Law Chambers, we provide professional, transparent, and affordable legal services to ensure a smooth visa application process.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Immigration Solicitors – With years of experience, we stay up to date with the latest UK immigration laws to give you the best legal advice.
  • Personalised Service – Every case is unique. We offer tailored solutions based on your individual circumstances.
  • Fast & Reliable Visa Services – Need a quick decision? We offer Priority and Super Priority visa services for faster processing.
  • Remote Legal Support – Our solicitors can handle your case online, saving you time and travel costs. You can also visit our Manchester office for in-person advice.
  • Open 7 Days a Week – We provide expert immigration advice every day, including weekends.
  • Free Immigration Advice – Get a 5-minute free phone consultation or book a free face-to-face consultation on Saturdays in Manchester (by appointment).
  • Fixed Fees with Instalments – No hidden costs! We offer affordable fixed fees, with the option to pay in two instalments.

Book Your Consultation Today!

At Deluxe Law Chambers, we are committed to providing professional, fast, and reliable immigration services.

Let us help you with your UK visa application – contact us today!

Why Choose Deluxe Law Chambers For Your UK Visa Applications?

Are you looking for expert immigration solicitors in Manchester or London to help with your UK visa and immigration matters? At Deluxe Law Chambers, we provide professional, transparent, and affordable legal services to ensure a smooth visa application process.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Immigration Solicitors – With years of experience, we stay up to date with the latest UK immigration laws to give you the best legal advice.
  • Personalised Service – Every case is unique. We offer tailored solutions based on your individual circumstances.
  • Fast & Reliable Visa Services – Need a quick decision? We offer Priority and Super Priority visa services for faster processing.
  • Remote Legal Support – Our solicitors can handle your case online, saving you time and travel costs. You can also visit our Manchester office for in-person advice.
  • Open 7 Days a Week – We provide expert immigration advice every day, including weekends.
  • Free Immigration Advice – Get a 5-minute free phone consultation or book a free face-to-face consultation on Saturdays in Manchester (by appointment).
  • Fixed Fees with Instalments – No hidden costs! We offer affordable fixed fees, with the option to pay in two instalments.

Book Your Consultation Today!

At Deluxe Law Chambers, we are committed to providing professional, fast, and reliable immigration services.

Let us help you with your UK visa application – contact us today!