Britain visitor Visa

Types of Visit Visa to England

There are two main types of visit visa to England that we can apply for. The details are given below:

Standard Visitor Visa (stay up to 6 months)

It allows you to visit the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, business, or visiting family and friends. You can simply apply online at the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Long-term Standard Visitor Visa (can stay up to 2 years to 10 years)

This Britain tourist visa is issued for those who need to visit the UK regularly over a longer period to visit family who live there or for business purposes. It allows you to visit the UK multiple times during a validity period of up to 10 years.

British Visit Visa Requirements

Now let’s talk about the requirements to get a Britain tourist visa. The details are written below:

  1. Visa Application Form
  2. Purpose of visit 
  3. Duration
  4. Passport
  5. Photograph
  6. Proof of Financial Means
  7. Travel History
  8. Accommodation Details
  9. Invitation Letter
  10. Employment and Income Proof
  11. Visa Fee
  12. Proof of Ties to Home Country
  13. Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results

So these are the requirements for a visit visa to England. You can simply apply online for a Britain visitor visa by meeting these requirements.

British Visit Visa Application

British Visit Visa Application

You can apply for a visit visa to England by these simple steps written below:

  1. Determine the Type of Visa You Need
  2. Gather Required Documents
  3. Online Application Form
  4. Pay Visa Fee
  5. Book an Appointment at a Visa Application Center
  6. Attend the Biometrics Appointment
  7. Wait for a Decision

So this is a simple process when you prepare the documents required for a Britain visitor visa you have to go to the official site of UK Immigration. After registering yourself, complete the online visa form, attach documents, and pay a visa fee. After booking an appointment at the embassy or visa application center you have to appear there for biometrics and then your process is complete.

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UK Visit Visa Processing Time

Generally, the UK government takes about 3 weeks or 15 working days to process your British visit visa application. You can also take priority service in which your visa is processed in just 5 days by paying extra fees. You can also track your application status online or by using UK visas and immigration app.

UK Visitor Visa Bank Statement Requirement

There is not a fixed amount for the bank statement for the Britain visitor visa. Generally, you should have about 2,000 Pounds to 3,000 Pounds in your bank statement to cover your living expenses during your visit. Remember, the bank statement must not be older than 3 months.

British Visit Visa Fee

The British visit visa fee depends on the length of validity of the visit visa to England you are going to apply for:

  • Short-term (up to 6 months): £155 (USD 190, Pkr 56,000)
  • Longer-term (up to 2 years): £581 (USD 715, Pkr 208,000)
  • Longer-term (up to 5 years): £1036 (USD 1270, Pkr 372,000)
  • Longer-term (up to 10 years): £1294 (USD 1580, Pkr 568,000)

The British visit visa fee can change from time to time. These fees are listed in pounds on the UK government website and we determined these into some other currencies. 

UK Visit Visa Cost

There can be a slight change in cost to your specific condition like your own bank statement, IHS fee, etc. You can take an idea from the details given below:

  1. Consultancy Fee – 500 Pounds (USD 650, PKR 150,000)
  2. Documents Preparation Expenses / Minor Expenses – 100 Pounds (USD 131, PKR 35,000)
  3. Tuberculosis Test 40 Pounds (USD 51, PKR 15,000)
  4. Embassy Fee  155 Pounds to 1294 Pounds (USD 200 to USD 1667, PKR 555,600 to PKR 463,000)
  5. IHS Fee 776 Pounds (USD 1,000, PKR 278,000) If applying for a long-term standard visa
  6. Plane Ticket 600 Pounds (USD 774, PKR 200,000 to 250,000)

These were the details of all the costs that you could have to counter when applying for a visit visa to England. You can assess your possible cost by considering these factors.