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Assistance for the UK standard visitor visa
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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.
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
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
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.
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.
