Visa nationals who wish to travel tot the UK for the purposes of visiting will need to obtain prior entry clearance first.  There are several different categories of visitors including the following:

·         Family visitors

·         Business visitor

·         Special visitors including

§  Child visitors

§  Private medical treatment visitors

§  Visitors for marriage

§  As a parent of a child at school

§  As a student visitor

§  As a prospective student visitor

§  As a visitor in transit

Tourist/visitor visa requirements

Applicants who wish to come to the UK for the purposes of visiting will need to satisfy the following requirements:

·         You are 18 or over; and

·         Prove to the entry clearance officer that you only intend to remain for up to a maximum of six months(up to 12 months if you are accompanying an academic visitor); and

·         Prove that you will have enough money to support yourself and any dependants throughout the duration of your stay without recourse to public funds; and

·         You can meet the cost of an onward journey; and

·         Show that you intend to the leave the UK at the end of your permitted stay.

Applicants must also show that:

·         They will not take up employment or establish themselves in business

·         They will not produce goods/services

·         Do not intend to get married or form a civil partnership

·         Do not intend to receive private medical treatment

Documents required

Applicants can provide the following evidence in support of their application (guidance only and non exhaustive list)

·         If employed , letter from employer confirming absence of leave

·         Bank statements (over several months)

·         If married, marriage certificate (to establish social ties to the country from which you are travelling)

·         If you have children, birth certificates

·         Evidence of any savings or property

·         If student, evidence from school/college/university of your studies

Applicants granted a visa will be allowed to enter the UK provided there have been no changes in their circumstances. Applicants granted less than 6 months leave to enter can apply to extend their leave (up to a maximum of 6 months including their existing leave). The length of leave will be endorsed in the applicant’s passport. Applicants will need to apply on form FLR (O) to extend any leave

For further information please contact our experienced lawyers on 0207 569 3035 or alternatively you can email us at info@ergensharif.co.uk.