A Quick Overview of UK Standard Visitor Visa

Each year, millions of holidaymakers flock to the UK to explore its marvellous wonders which never cease to impress one and all. The thriving modern culture, incredible historical sites, and amazing places to eat and drink give enough reasons to plan a holiday here. Alike most countries, travellers planning to visit UK on a holiday need to apply for a tourist visa, officially known as the Standard Visitor Visa. This visa even allows the tourists to come to the UK for a variety of other reasons, including visiting family and friends, take private medical treatment, or to study (short duration).

One may apply for a UK visitor visa up to 3 months in advance of the date of travel to any city of the UK. The decision on the visa is taken within 3 weeks of the application. Once the application is approved, you can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months or less. The stay may however be extended till 11 months if one is visiting for some medical treatment. Some extra fee has to be paid depending up on the length of the long term-visit visa.

The eligibility for applying a UK standard visitor visa completely depends upon; you must be able to show that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit, you are self-dependent for the trip, you have enough money to take a onward and return ticket, and you won’t do any activity during the trip not allowed by the Visitor Rules.

Setting up a Business in the UK

For people who come to the UK to get involved in business activities, the government offers the Tier 1 entrepreneur visa. With this you can set up a new business or take over an existing enterprise. The immigration authorities will need you to affirm that your intentions for business are genuine. To prove it you will need to provide evidence of market research and your detailed business plans. Here, qualified immigration lawyers can help you to gather the right documentation to show that you meet the requirement. 

Besides the knowledge of the business that you propose to run in the UK, you also need to prove that you have adequate funds for the commercial activity. There should be at least £200,000 available. Alternatively, if you can show that your funds are from a venture capitalist firm that is regulated by the Financial Services Authority then a minimum amount of only £50,000 will be needed.

To meet further requirements of the entrepreneur visa, you need to demonstrate that aside from the amount to be invested in business, you also have adequate funds to support yourself and that you meet the English language requirement standards of the country. One of the ways to prove your ability in the national language of UK is to pass an approved English language test with at least CEFR level B1 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The other is to have an academic qualification that was taught in English and is recognised by UK NARIC as being equal to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD. 

Fusco Browne is a private immigration assistance firm that has qualified and experienced lawyers to guide people applying for UK visas and citizenship. If you need help gathering documents and applying for Tier 1 entrepreneur visa, call our lawyers on 08458628771.

The Need to Consult an Immigration Advisor

Coming to United Kingdom from another country? There is no choice but you have to apply to Immigration UK for a visa. However, there are many things you need to know and understand before getting started. Firstly, you have an array of choices. You may get the correct information on the different types of visas available and the one you are eligible for on the official website of the UK immigration. All you need to do is quickly decide what visa type you wish to apply for, get together the information and start with the paper work.

This no doubt is very time consuming and also, you may not be able to understand everything yourself. That’s the time when you feel the requirement of a consultant or advisor who can solve all your immigration and visa related queries. If you want advice, get in contact with someone who is well aware of all the immigration related rules and regulations, and understands your specific need and requirements. You can find an immigration advisor by browsing online through various consulting firms which offer reliable UK immigration advice and assistance on the approval of visa.

Besides, make sure to contact an authentic and experienced advisor only as they will tell you all the entire cost upfront, in writing. Also, this will give you a sense of confidence that your advisor will give you an authentic immigration advice. A certified immigration advisor will even promise to get you instant help in near further in case you have any queries regarding your immigration status. You may even read the testimonials for different websites in case you check the authenticity of your advisor or his company.