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Apply for the UK standard visitor visa

Our immigration consultants support citizens who need to apply for a UK standard visitor visa.

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Assistance for the UK standard visitor visa

You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation.

A&P standard visitor visa assistance procedure

You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call
Our experts will explain the requirements to apply for the standard visitor visa, assessing your eligibility
Upon service activation, we will provide you with the document checklist and collect the documents and information required for the application.
We will complete the online application and schedule an appointment for you to submit the original documents at the visa center.

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Who can apply for the standard visitor visa

Permitted activities

During the consultancy video-call, our experts will evaluate whether you qualify for the standard visitor visa.

The standard visitor visa is issued to non-EU citizens traveling to the United Kingdom for up to six consecutive months to carry out certain activities such as:

For tourism or to visit relatives and friends
For volunteer work (up to 30 days)
For transit to another destination
For certain business activities or certain engagements or events (“permitted paid engagement”)
To participate in a school exchange program or a recreational course (up to 30 days)
To study purposes or to take an exam or admission
For academics, doctors, or dentists
For medical reasons

What are the permitted business activities under the standard visitor visa

General requirements

To apply for the visa, you must meet the following requirements:

Possession of a valid passport
Possession of sufficient financial resources to support your stay in the United Kingdom and cover the cost of your return trip
Returning to your home country at the end of your stay

Furthermore, our experts will verify that the activities of your business trip fall within those permitted with the standard visitor visa, including – but not limited to:

Attending meetings or conferences
Attending trade fairs to promote your business
Getting work-related training
Carrying out site visits and inspections
Installing, dismantling, repairing, servicing or advising on equipment, computer software and hardware, if your overseas company has a contract with a UK company or organisation

When to apply for the standard visitor visa

Timeline for the standard visitor visa

The timing for the visa issuance is defined by the British immigration law and the standard procedure applied by the authorities involved.

Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION (1/2 weeks)
Step 2: ONLINE APPLICATION (1 business day)
Step 3: IN-PERSON APPLICATION APPOINTMENT AT VISA OFFICE (1/2 weeks)
Step 4: VISA ISSUANCE (ca. 1 month)

The timeline can vary according to the specific case, the complexity of documents and the authorities involved.

Why choose Studio A&P

Service provision

We adhere to established processes and internal policies aimed at supporting in the obtainment of the standard visitor visa.

We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
We have been managing assignments to the UK during Brexit transition and the post-Brexit, through the support of our partner law firm
You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online software
Our immigration experts can assist you in English language

In addition, we offer a 360° advice considering all legal, social security and tax aspects relating to transfers to the UK.

F.A.Q. about the service

No, EU citizens can enter the UK visa-free for up to six months to carry out the same activities permitted by the Standard Visitor Visa. However, they must apply for an ETA.

No, the ETA is only required for citizens eligible for visa-free entry.

Extending your stay is only possible under certain conditions, such as medical treatment.

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UK Visitor Visa requirements and application

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