Tourism
Holidays, city breaks and other short-term tourist visits.
Let us plan your United Kingdom
visa application around your
travel purpose and personal profile.
For United Kingdom visa applications, it is important to define the purpose of travel correctly and ensure that the information
provided in the application form is consistent with the supporting documents, while presenting the applicant’s financial,
professional and personal profile as a coherent whole. At Altun Vision, we assess your application in line with your individual
circumstances and travel plans and coordinate the process from start to finish.
What Is a UK Standard Visitor Visa?
The Standard Visitor visa is the main visitor route used for tourism, visits to family or friends, certain business activities, short-term study and other temporary visits permitted under the United Kingdom’s immigration rules.
For most visits, a person may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 6 months. The activities undertaken during the trip must be compatible with those permitted under the Standard Visitor route.
People who visit the United Kingdom regularly may also apply for long-term Standard Visitor visas valid for 2, 5 or 10 years. A longer visa validity does not mean that a visitor may remain in the UK continuously for that entire period; as a general rule, each individual visit may still last up to 6 months.
Visa application fees vary according to the visa validity requested. Current fees should be checked against the tariffs published by the relevant United Kingdom authorities before an application is submitted.
For Which Purposes Can You Apply for a United Kingdom Visa?
Family / Friend Visit
Visiting family members, relatives or friends who live in the United Kingdom.
Business Travel
Business meetings, interviews, contract negotiations and other specified permitted business activities.
Conference / Academic Event
Attendance at conferences, seminars, academic meetings or professional events.
Short-Term Study
Short-term educational activities where the relevant requirements are met.
Other Permitted Visits
Professional, medical or other specific visits are assessed separately in accordance with the applicable immigration rules.
How Do We Prepare Your Application?
Defining the Purpose of Travel
We determine the purpose and duration of the proposed visit and assess the visitor category under which the application should be made.
Assessing the Applicant Profile
Professional circumstances, income structure, financial profile, family ties and previous travel history are considered together.
Preparing a Tailored Application File
The supporting documents are determined according to the applicant’s personal and professional profile, and the file is prepared to remain consistent with the stated purpose of travel.
Online Form and Application Coordination
We coordinate preparation of the online application form together with appointment and visa application centre planning.
Final Review and Follow-Up
The application file is reviewed for completeness before submission and the subsequent stages of the process are followed.
Key Considerations for United Kingdom Visa Applications
Consistency Between Travel Purpose and Documents
The stated purpose of travel should be consistent with reservations, invitations, financial records and the other supporting documents submitted with the application.
Financial Profile
How the applicant intends to fund the trip and whether the financial evidence is consistent with the applicant’s personal and professional circumstances are important considerations.
Professional and Personal Ties
Employment, business activities, education, family ties and other responsibilities in the applicant’s country of residence form an important part of the overall profile.
Previous Travel and Visa History
Previous international travel, use of earlier visas and any refusal history may be relevant to the overall assessment of a new application.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for a United Kingdom visa?
We recommend planning the application sufficiently in advance of the intended travel date. The travel plan, appointment availability and the time required for assessment should all be considered when deciding when to apply.
How long can a Standard Visitor visa be valid for, and how long can I stay in the UK?
Standard Visitor visas may be issued for shorter or longer periods depending on the applicant’s travel needs and the assessment of the application. People who visit the United Kingdom regularly may also apply for long-term visas valid for 2, 5 or 10 years. Regardless of the visa’s overall validity, most individual visits allow a stay of up to 6 months.
Can I enter the United Kingdom with a Schengen visa?
No. The United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen Area. Depending on nationality and purpose of travel, a separate United Kingdom visa or other appropriate permission to enter is required.
Can a family member or friend pay for my trip?
Where appropriate, an application may be supported by a sponsor. The sponsor’s financial position, relationship to the applicant and the expenses they intend to cover should be presented clearly and consistently.
Can I use a Standard Visitor visa for a business meeting?
Certain meetings, conferences, seminars, contract negotiations and other permitted business activities may be undertaken under the Standard Visitor route. Employment or other work activities in the United Kingdom may be subject to different visa requirements.
Can the Standard Visitor route be used for short-term study?
Short-term study may be possible under the Standard Visitor route where the relevant requirements are met. The nature and duration of the course should be assessed before the application is prepared.
Can I apply again if I have previously been refused a UK visa?
Yes. The previous refusal should be reviewed carefully, and the reasons for refusal together with any changed or strengthened circumstances should be taken into account when preparing a new application.
Is a visa outcome guaranteed?
No. The final decision rests solely with the competent United Kingdom authorities. Our advisory service is designed to help ensure that an application is prepared under the correct category with consistent information and appropriate supporting documents.
UNITED KINGDOM VISA ADVISORY
Let us assess your United Kingdom
visa application together.
Share your travel purpose, personal profile and application plan with us;
together we can structure the process on the right basis.