UNITEDKINGDOM
UK Standard Visitor Visa
- Online Application Form Assistance
- Document Verification & Upload
- VFS Biometric Slot Booking
- Financial Evidence Review
- End-to-End Application Guidance
UK VISA PROCESS
The verified steps to secure your UK Standard Visitor Visa, from online application to passport collection.
PURPOSE
PURPOSE OF TRAVELIdentify your travel category. The UK Standard Visitor Visa covers leisure tourism, holidays, visiting family and friends, and permitted business activities such as conferences or client meetings.
APPLICATION
GOV.UK PORTALComplete the official online application on GOV.UK. We prepare your information, double-check all declarations, and assist with official UKVI government fee payment.
BIOMETRICS
BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENTAttend your scheduled appointment at the nearest VFS Global centre in India to submit your physical passport, register digital fingerprints, and take your visa photo.
DECISION
PASSPORT STICKERUKVI assesses your application (typically 3 weeks standard). Upon decision, your passport is returned with the official UK vignette sticker via secure courier or VFS pickup.
FROM APPLICATION TO APPROVAL
Every step handled. Every detail reviewed.
We understand your exact purpose for visiting the UK, duration of stay, and travel history. We assess your profile against UKVI Genuine Visitor rules before lodging any form.
UNDERSTAND
We understand your exact purpose for visiting the UK, duration of stay, and travel history. We assess your profile against UKVI Genuine Visitor rules before lodging any form.
REVIEW
We rigorously verify your financial proof, bank statements, employment leave approvals, and sponsor invitation letters for complete consistency with UKVI requirements.
APPLICATION
We assist with the complete Access UK application form on GOV.UK, upload supporting documents to the VFS portal, and handle official visa fee payment.
BIOMETRICS
We schedule your biometric appointment at your preferred VFS Global centre in India and provide a structured appointment dossier with instructions on what to bring.
DECISION
We track your application status until UKVI completes the review and ensure your passport with the official UK visa sticker is safely received.
Required Documents
As per UK Immigration
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick verified answers about the United Kingdom visitor visa application process.
A Standard Visitor Visa allows you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months (180 days) per visit for tourism, visiting relatives, or attending eligible business meetings.
Yes. All Indian passport holders applying for a UK visitor visa must visit an authorized VFS Global centre in India to submit digital fingerprints and a facial photograph.
The standard official UKVI processing timeframe is 3 weeks (15 working days) following your VFS biometrics appointment. Priority processing (5 working days) is also available for urgent travel.
You must provide original, signed, and stamped bank statements for the past 6 months showing steady personal income, along with Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the last 2 assessment years.
Yes. If you travel frequently to the UK, you can apply for long-term visitor visas with 2, 5, or 10 years validity. Each visit allows a maximum continuous stay of up to 6 months.
Since 2006, My Own Holidays provides end-to-end guidance: reviewing document authenticity, filling the Access UK application, uploading files to VFS, and booking your biometric appointment.