OVERVIEW
Personal Immigration allows people from outside the United Kingdom to enter or stay to work, study, or join their family members in the UK. The United Kingdom is the sixth-largest economy in the world with a GDP of $2.83 trillion. Each year scores of immigrants arrive in the UK to contribute to its economic growth.
If you are looking for end-to-end personal immigration services, UK Residency is the immigration firm to trust. We closely listen to the needs of our clients and customise our consultancy services accordingly. We help them join the dynamic and fast-moving lifestyle by navigating the complexities of the UK immigration process.
Those who want to visit the UK temporarily should apply for a UK Short-term visa. You can apply to enter the UK temporarily if you want to
- Travel to the UK for a holiday
- Visit friends and family
- Undertake a business trip or short paid engagement
- Get married
- Receive private medical treatment
Types of UK Short-Stay Visas
The type of UK short-term visa you would apply for depends upon the purpose of your visit. Following are the types of UK Short Stay Visas you can apply for:
You can apply for a UK Visitor Visa if you are visiting the UK for a trip or to meet a family member or a friend. This type of visa is also known as the Standard Visitor visa. You need to apply for this visa category to participate in a sport or creative activity in the UK. You can also apply for UK Standard Visitor Visa if you are going to the UK to receive special private healthcare.
This visa category doesn’t allow you to work or start a business during your stay in the UK. You can participate in a study program that lasts no longer than 30 days. However, it shouldn’t be your main reason to visit the UK.
If you want to attend a short-term study or training program in the UK that lasts from six to eleven months, you should apply for a UK short-term visa. You are not allowed to enroll in a full-time study program or apply for a job on the grounds of a short-term study visa.
The UK Transit Visa allows the applicant to transit through the UK for up to 48 hours while travelling to a different country. The rules that apply depend upon the duration of your stay in the UK. It decides whether or not the applicant qualifies for a UK border
You can do short-term paid work that lasts up to one month by applying for the UK Permitted Paid Engagement Visa. People who are experts in a particular subject area often apply for this visa category.
This type of visa doesn’t allow you to work in another job except for the one you have provided the UK Permitted Paid Engagement Visa for. You cannot start a business while staying in the UK based on this visa category. You can take up short course that don’t last over 30 days. This course shouldn’t affect the activity for which you have been provided this visa.
You can apply for a UK marriage Visitor Visa if you want to stay in the UK for six months or less to get married. This visa category doesn’t allow you to work or start a business. But you can take up a short course with 30 days of duration as long as it doesn’t become the main reason to stay in the UK.
You can visit the UK as the parent of a Tier 4 Child Visa holder for six to twelve months to accompany your child. However, you cannot work or get self-employed during your stay in the UK on the ground of this visa.
THE PROCESSING TIME OF A UK SHORT-STAY VISA
You should apply for UK short-term visa at least thirty days before you plan to travel.
WHEN TO APPLY FOR A UK SHORT-TERM VISA?
You should apply for UK short-term visa at least thirty days before you plan to travel.
- Travel to the UK for a holiday
- Visit friends and family
- Undertake a business trip or short paid engagement
- Get married
- Receive private medical treatment
The advisors at UK Residency will share the most appropriate options with you and guide you through the Immigration Rules requirements. They will also help you with refused applications by advising you on the merits of challenging the decision and helping you prepare a fresh application.
Get in touch with one of our immigration consultants to discuss options to enter the UK.