There are many different types of visit visa in the UK, depending upon the purpose of the visit. Here are few more categories:
person under 18 who wishes to come to the UK for a visit must apply for entry clearance (a visa) as a Child Visitor. In addition to the requirements for adult visitors, suitable arrangements have to be made for the child's travel to the UK and reception and care once in the UK.
It is possible to apply for a visa to come to the UK for private medical treatment. If they have an infectious disease, they must show that there is no risk to public health in the UK. These visas are given for treatment of a fixed duration, for example an operation.
Marriage visitors are people who are coming to the UK only for their wedding or civil partnership ceremony and do not intend to live in the UK afterwards.
This is for parents of children under 12 years of age who are attending a private day-school in the UK.
In all cases you will need to show:
The maximum period for a visit is 6 months except for a parent visiting a child which is 12 months. Also, in the case of a medical visit visa, it is possible to extend the visa for more than 6 months if there is serious medical need.
If you would like to apply for a specific visitor visa, we can help you. Please contact us today on:
Tel: +44(0) 207 096 0100
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