Visiting The United Kingdom

Talk Visa Limited advisors are experienced in advising on applications for visiting the UK. You can be a visitor for the purposes of visiting family members, for business, or for medical treatment.

You must be able to show that you only want to visit the UK for up-to six months, that you plan to leave the UK at the end of your visit and that you have enough money to support yourself or that you will be supported and accommodated by relatives or friends. You also have to show that you can meet the cost of the return or onward journey at the end of your stay.


If you intend staying for longer than 6 months you need to look at the Further Leave or Indefinite leave to Remain or Working in the UK sections of this website. Visitors may also need a sponsor who is based in the UK.

If you want to do business during your visit you also have to show that you normally live and work abroad and you have no plans to base yourself in the UK and do not plan to work, produce goods or provide services in the United Kingdom. If you are a national of the European Economic Area (EEA) you do not need a visa to visit the UK, but the rules for non-EEA family members are complex, so it is advisable to get a visa for a non-EEA family member.

There are special rules which cover Children. A child seeking to enter the UK as a visitor must be able to demonstrate a number of additional requirements. Read More ...

There are special rules for visiting the UK for private medical treatment. Read More ...

There are special rules which cover visiting the UK for very short course for students (see section on this web site for Studying in the UK).

If a visit visa is refused you may not be able to appeal, so it is important to get the right advice. Contact Us at Talk Visa Limited for expert advice on making a successful visit application to the UK.

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