The UK Visitor Visa: Important information about our partners

Find out more about the UK Visitor Visa and how we work with OISC-accredited advisers to boost your chances of approval.

What is the UK Visitor Visa?

The UK Visitor Visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months.

With the UK Visitor Visa, you:

• Can stay in the country for a maximum of six months after arrival.
• May be able to apply for a visa extension if you are traveling for medical or academic purposes.
• Can also use the UK Visitor Visa for stopovers at the airport.

Who can apply for the UK Visitor Visa?

The UK Visitor Visa, specifically the Standard Visitor Visa, is suitable for those who meet the following criteria:

• You're not from a country in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, or part of the UK Visa Waiver Program.
• You don’t currently hold any form of immigration status in the UK (leave to enter or remain).
• Your intended stay in the UK is for six months or less.
• You plan to travel to the UK for:
  • Leisure (such as a holiday or to see family and friends),
  • Business-related activities -- You intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit and can prove you can support yourself during your trip (or have someone willing to provide support).
  • Other specific reasons like participation in sports or creative events, academic research, or medical treatment.

iVisa Pro Tip: You don't need to book a flight before applying for your visa.

Who is eligible for the UK Visitor Visa?

The visa is available to a wide range of countries, including (but not limited to):

• China
• India
• Russia
• Turkey
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Philippines
• Ukraine

Use our iVisa Checker Tool to find out if your nationality requires a visa to visit the UK.

What’s the purpose of the UK Visitor Visa?

The UK Visitor Visa is for:

• Tourism,
• Business,
• Taking short courses for no more than 30 days, or
• For medical reasons.

Important note: You cannot work for free, or for hire, or marry while visiting the UK with the UK Visitor Visa.

How long does it take?

We recommend travelers apply three months before their intended trip to the UK. The average government response time for a Visitor Visa is three weeks after submitting the application.

How does it work?

At iVisa, we do all the paperwork for you and assign you an iVisa Expert who will review your application to ensure it’s 100% government-compliant and boost your chances of being approved.

Why choose iVisa?

At iVisa, we've been simplifying visa processes for more than 10 years. We help make the process more straightforward and hassle-free.

• Our approval rate is 98.5%.
• We have 50,000+ positive Trustpilot reviews.
• A proven track record over 10 years of helping 1M+ travelers get their visas successfully.
• An accreditation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Our partnership with the OISC

We also work directly with the UK Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Your application will be reviewed and submitted by our UK-licensed immigration advisor. This ensures that we follow strict professional compliance standards when handling UK visas.

To understand more about what licensed immigration advisors do and the rules they must follow, visit portal.oisc.gov.uk.

Our customer service team is ready to assist if you have any questions about the UK Visitor Visa application process. Contact us any time via our customer service agents via chat or WhatsApp.