UK Visa Types and Explanations

By Phillip Daniel
Oct. 4, 2022, 2:37 p.m.
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A visa is a document that authorizes you to enter, and stay temporarily or permanently in a specific territory. A UK visa allows you to do this in the UK. The visa can be in the form of a stamp or a document issued by a consulate or embassy.



There are various reasons why people would want to apply for a UK visa. To name a few:
● As a tourist / leisure purposes
● Working
● Starting a UK business
● Joining family
● Residing permanently
● For protection



Who needs to apply for a UK visa?



Only citizens of Europe and Commonwealth countries are not required to apply for a UK visa proper to their entry into the UK. All other countries would require this. THe type of visa depends on the entry reason.



When must you apply for a UK visa and which documents are required?



The earliest you are able to apply for a UK visa is three months before you plan to go there. You should always apply in advance, given that the visa will take time to process and be approved.
The documents required differ depending on which UK visa you are applying for and which nationality you are. These can be confirmed during your visa application process.



What types of UK visas are there?



Here are the general UK visa types available:
● Visitor / Tourist Visa
● Work Visa
● Business Visa
● Study Visa
● Family Visa
● Settlement Visa
● Transit Visa



What are some reasons for UK visa denial?



These are some of the common reasons that UK visas get denied:
● Missing documents
● Incorrect and mismatching information in your documents and application
● Insufficient financial means to support yourself during your UK stay
● Not meeting the English language requirement
● Incorrect organizations of your documents


For more information, speak to one of our visa experts.



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