General Visit Visa Guideline
The General Visit Visa is for those people who wish to come to the UK as tourists or to visit friends and family. All applicants under the General Visit Visa category must be at least 18 years old, plan to visit the UK for a maximum of 6 months and leave at the end of that period. The applicant of the General Visit Visa must also have enough money to support their self while in the UK.
Applicants with family members settled in the UK may be sponsored by them to visit with a General Visit Visa if the applicant their self does not have the required funds for maintenance. The family member must be willing and able to support and accommodate the applicant.
The applicant for the General Visit Visa must also not take any employment, produce goods, provide services or undertake a course of study during their time in the UK. This General Visit Visa sub-category is strictly for those visitors who wish to come to the UK on visit without any intention for business or any other activities.
Duration of a General Visit Visa
A General Visit Visa lasts for up to two years if granted for more than one entry to the UK. However the applicant can only stay in the UK for up to six months. They must be prepared to leave the UK after this time so it is advisable to plan the trip carefully.
Benefits of a General Visit Visa
There are many benefits to visiting the UK on a General Visit Visa. The applicant can stay in the UK for up to six months and experience British culture whilst they're here. With a General Visitor Visa they could even bring their dependents with them for their entire visit and are free to come and go from the UK as they please during their stay. The applicants English language skills are bound to improve with a General Visit Visa. With a General Visit Visa they could also take part in any kind of voluntary work or activity.
General Visit Visa eligibility
We base our decisions on your eligibility on the Home Office and UK Border Agency criteria. When applying for a General Visitor Visa the following factors are considered:
- How long you intend to visit the UK
- Whether you will leave the UK
- Your ability to fund your stay
- You will not work or study during your stay
- Your age
- Whether you are bringing dependents with you
- Your ability to pay to leave the UK after your stay
The applicant must be prepared to leave home at the end of six months in the UK.
Dependents
With a General Visit Visa the applicant may bring their dependents with them to the UK. They must, however be able to financially support them for their entire stay.
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