Types of Visas Offered by the United Kingdom

Visas are authorizing documents that allow individuals to stay or start a business in another country. While we have seen investors settling down across the globe in recent years, several nations have secured a top rank in this sector. One among them is The United Kingdom. If you are someone who wants to move to The United Kingdom for work, study, short stay, or business purposes, then it’s time to know about the various visas offered by the country. Let us check out their process and importance in detail.

How To Apply For A UK Visa?

Most people need to learn that the United Kingdom visa application depends largely on the type of visa you are applying for. Although the requirements for each category remain the same, the evaluation varies for each. Individuals shall also keep in mind to apply three months before the date of their intended trip. Thus, as per the requirement of the individuals, these are the categories in which the UK visa is bifurcated:

1. Work and Business Visas 

   The United Kingdom has a strict policy regarding work rules, but you can still find a dream job there. High-end professionals who wish to work and live in the UK for short and longer periods can do so through visas. Global Talent visas, intra-company transfer visas, temporary visas, youth mobility scheme visas with tier-1 entrepreneurs, and investor visas help you take off your career journey. 

2. Student Visas 

   Candidates willing to study in The United Kingdom can apply for a student visa. Unlike the previous category, there are, in total, three types of visas offered here. These are Child Student visas, General Student visas, and Short Term Study visas. 

3. Tourist and Visiting Visa 

   The United Kingdom has a reputation for having several gorgeous destinations within its geographical boundaries. This makes it a popular tourist locale also. Thus visitor visas are issued for people who intend to visit the place for short stays or tourism purposes. The overall period for these visas is more than six months. The different categories are a Marriage Visitor Visa, Parent of a Tier-4 visa, Permanent Paid Engagement Visa, Short-term study visa, and UK Visitor Visa. 

4. Family Visa 

   As the name suggests, the UK Family Visa is issued to people who have family members living or working in the UK. The time window for this type of visa is around six months and applies to all dependents. There are, in total, three categories of Family Visa, which include a K spouse visa, a UK parent visa, and a UK child visa. 

5. Refugee Visa 

   A temporary Refugee Visa is issued to people residing at the United Kingdom’s borders due to life-threatening situations. The visa is valid for 2-6 years and can be extended only under some circumstances. This visa ceases to exist once the individual is free from danger and can return to their country. 

6. Transit Visas 

   Transit visas apply to all those individuals who use the UK as a Transit country on the way to their destination. Foreigners who are not from EU countries, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland fall under this category. One of the prime benefits of owning this visa is that it offers a long-term opportunity to individuals who travel a lot but do not intend to stay permanently. Different categories of transit visas are:

• • • Direct Airside Transit Visa: This is for people who change flights in the UK without leaving the airport.
    • Visitor in Transit Visa: For people who need another means of travel after landing in the UK.

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