UNITEDKINGDOM

London & Tower Bridge, UK
Big Ben & Westminster, UK
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Cotswolds Countryside, UK
London & Tower Bridge, UK

UK Standard Visitor Visa

  • Online Application Form Assistance
  • Document Verification & Upload
  • VFS Biometric Slot Booking
  • Financial Evidence Review
  • End-to-End Application Guidance
Visa TypeSticker-visa
Length of StayUp to 180 Days
Validity6 Mo / Multi
EntryMultiple Entry

UK VISA PROCESS

The verified steps to secure your UK Standard Visitor Visa, from online application to passport collection.

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PURPOSE

PURPOSE OF TRAVEL

Identify 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.

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APPLICATION

GOV.UK PORTAL

Complete the official online application on GOV.UK. We prepare your information, double-check all declarations, and assist with official UKVI government fee payment.

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BIOMETRICS

BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT

Attend your scheduled appointment at the nearest VFS Global centre in India to submit your physical passport, register digital fingerprints, and take your visa photo.

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DECISION

PASSPORT STICKER
UNITED KGRANTED

UKVI 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.

Tap steps below to explore application stages.

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.

Required Documents

As per UK Immigration

ORIGINAL PASSPORT (VALID FOR MINIMUM 6 MONTHS WITH AT LEAST 2 BLANK PAGES)
RECENT PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS (35X45MM, WHITE BACKGROUND, 80% FACE COVERAGE)
BANK STATEMENTS (LAST 6 MONTHS SHOWING SUFFICIENT FUNDS)
INCOME TAX RETURNS (ITR-V FOR LAST 2-3 YEARS)
EMPLOYMENT PROOF (LAST 3 MONTHS SALARY SLIPS & LEAVE NOC LETTER)
BUSINESS REGISTRATION / GST CERTIFICATE (IF SELF-EMPLOYED)
TRAVEL ITINERARY & ACCOMMODATION / HOTEL RESERVATIONS
INVITATION LETTER & SPONSOR FINANCIAL PROOF (IF APPLICABLE)

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.