Helping your plan your visit to the UK
While the citizens of many countries only require Electronic Travel Authorisation to visit Britain, nationals from around 100 countries require a Standard Visitor Visa to the UK including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, South Africa and Russia. Applications are made via the British Home Office website three months before travel and require numerous supporting documents. Our experienced immigration law lawyers can take care of the application process for you to help secure your visit to the UK.
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Supporting you with clarity
We understand that applying for a visitor visa for the UK can be daunting, especially if English isn’t your first language, because there are various steps to complete and several supporting documents to submit. You will be allocated one of our experienced immigration law lawyers from the beginning to the end of the process, providing you with clarity and reassurance, maximising your application’s chance of success.
The are various steps to the application process which can take up to three months. First, you should check the Gov.UK website to check if you need a visa to visit the UK. We can take care of the application process for you which involves paying a fee, completing an online application form and submitting supporting documents such as bank statements to prove you can support yourself financially during your visit, evidence of accommodation, and evidence that you intend to leave the UK by the end of the visa’s duration of six months.
Why choose
CWC Solicitors?
Our priority is to ensure your application fulfils all the requirements and is as robust as possible to maximise your chance of success in being granted a visitor visa. We are highly experienced in the complexities of immigration law, also in compassion. We know your visit will likely mean a lot to you. We will provide you with clear guidance and ensure you feel supported, informed and confident throughout the process.
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure or need something explained properly? Contact us, and we’ll guide you through it.
1. What is a Standard Visitor Visa and how do I find out if I need one for the UK?
Nationals from certain countries need to apply and pay for a Standard Visitor Visa to visit the UK. To find out if you need to apply visit the government’s website, https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
2. What is Electronic Travel Authorisation?
While nationals from certain countries need to apply for a visitor visa, many only require the simpler Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA); a mandatory, digital pre-screening requirement which you apply for on the government’s website, https://www.gov.uk/eta
3. How long is the visa for?
Six months maximum.
4. What are the steps of the application process?
There are several steps to the application process:
- Complete the online application form.
- Pay the fee.
- Book an appointment at a visa application centre where you will need to present various documents including your passport and financial capacity, and have your biometrics (fingerprints) taken.
- Wait for the outcome which takes between three weeks and three months.
5. What supporting documents do I need to submit?
- Valid passport with at least one blank page.
- Completed online application form and appointment confirmation.
- Proof of financial means to support yourself, such as bank statements or pay slips.
- Proof of your accommodation and travel itinerary.
- Evidence of your intent to leave the UK
6. What are the benefits of employing a solicitor to help with my application?
The application process, including the submission of documentary evidence, must be accurately fulfilled, in order to be successful. Support from one of our experienced immigration law solicitors will ensure all the requirements are met and will therefore maximise your chances of success.
Related services
Work visas and sponsorship
There are various element to the UK work visa application process including finding a sponsor. Our experienced immigration law lawyers can take care of the entire process for you to help secure your right to work to the UK.
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Indefinite Leave to Remain grants non-British citizens the right to live and work in the UK permanently, without restrictions. Our experienced immigration law lawyers will take care of this complex process for you with clarity and compassion.
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