UK Visit Visa

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process:

1. Determine the Type of Visa:
   The most common type of UK visit visa is the Standard Visitor Visa, which can be used for:

• • Tourism
  • Visiting family or friends
  • Business activities
  • Short courses of study
  • Medical treatment

2. Complete the Online Application:

• • Visit the GOV.UK Website: Go to the UK visa and immigration website and start your application.
  • Online Form: Fill out the visa application form (also known as the ‘VAF1A form’).
  • Information Required: Provide personal details, travel history, purpose of visit, and financial information.
  • Save and Continue: You can save your application and complete it later if needed.

3. Pay the Visa Fee:

• • Visa Fee: The standard visitor visa fee is usually £100 for a visa up to 6 months. Longer-term visit visas (2, 5, or 10 years) are available at higher fees.
  • Payment: Pay the fee online using a credit or debit card.

4. Book a Biometric Appointment:

• • Book an Appointment: Schedule an appointment at a UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Pakistan (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore).
  • Biometric Information: At the appointment, you will need to provide your fingerprints and a digital photograph.

5. Prepare Required Documents:

1. 1. Valid Passport
      • Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay in the UK.
   2. Visa Application Form
      • A printed copy of your completed visa application form.
   3. Visa Fee Payment Receipt
   4. Biometric Appointment Confirmation
   5. Supporting Documents
   6. Travel History: Previous passports showing your travel history.
   7. Proof of Purpose of Visit:
   8. Tourism: Detailed travel itinerary, accommodation bookings.
   9. Visiting Family/Friends: Invitation letter from the host, proof of relationship.
   10. Business: Invitation letter from the UK company, details of the business visit.
   11. Medical Treatment: Letters from medical professionals, details of treatment.
   12. Financial Evidence:
       • Bank statements for the last six months.
       • Pay slips, employment letter, tax returns.
       • Evidence of assets or savings.
   13. Accommodation Details: Proof of where you will stay (hotel bookings, invitation from a host).
   14. Ties to Pakistan: Evidence of employment, family ties, property ownership, or other reasons to return to Pakistan.

6. Attend the Biometric Appointment:

• • Arrival: Arrive on time at the UK Visa Application Centre.
  • Biometrics: Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph.
  • Document Submission: Submit your passport and supporting documents.

7. Post-Appointment Process:

• • Application Processing: Your application will be processed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
  • Decision Time: Standard processing time is usually around 3 weeks, but it can vary.
  • Additional Information: You may be asked to provide additional information or attend an interview.

8. Collect Your Passport:

• • Notification: You will be notified when your passport is ready for collection or delivery.
  • Collection/Delivery: Collect your passport from the Visa Application Centre or receive it via courier service.

Tips for a Successful Application:

• Accuracy: Ensure all information is accurate and consistent across documents.
• Completeness: Provide all required documents and any additional evidence that supports your application.
• Clarity: Be clear about the purpose of your visit and demonstrate your intention to return to Pakistan.
• Financial Stability: Show that you have sufficient funds to cover your trip and stay in the UK.
• Supporting Evidence: Provide strong evidence of ties to Pakistan, such as family, employment, and property.