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Standard Visitor visa assistance — tourism, business, family visits, and short courses.
The UK's Standard Visitor visa is applied for online, with biometrics given at a visa application centre — most applicants do not need an in-person interview. We help you prepare a complete, consistent application for tourism, business, family visit, medical, or short-term study purposes.
This guide covers what Indian applicants need before applying for a UK visa — the categories available, the documents each one needs, the photo specification, and typical processing timelines. Rules can change, so use this as a practical planning reference and confirm the current position with us before you apply.
UK Visa Categories for Indian Travellers
| Visa Category | Purpose | Typical Processing |
|---|---|---|
| UK Tourist Visa | Holidays, sightseeing, and leisure travel | Standard ~3 weeks, Priority 5 working days, Super Priority next working day (where offered) |
| UK Business Visitor Visa | Business meetings, negotiations, and conferences | Standard ~3 weeks, Priority 5 working days |
| UK Family Visit Visa | Visiting parents, children, relatives, or close friends | Standard ~3 weeks, Priority 5 working days |
| UK Medical Treatment Visa | Private medical consultations and treatment | Standard ~3 weeks, Priority 5 working days |
| UK Transit Visa | Passing through en route to a third country | Standard ~3 weeks |
| UK Short-Term Study Visa | Short, non-degree courses | Standard ~3 weeks |
Documents You'll Typically Need
- Valid passport
- Recent digital photo (UK visa specification)
- Travel itinerary and accommodation proof
- Return flight booking
- Bank statements (last 6 months)
Shown above: the document list for the UK Tourist Visa. Other UK visa categories share most of this list plus one category-specific document — see each category page linked in the table above for the exact addition.
UK Visa Photo Specification
45 x 35 mm
Light grey or cream, plain
Neutral expression, mouth closed, taken within the last 6 months.
UK Tourist Visa — Processing Snapshot
Processing Time
Standard ~3 weeks, Priority 5 working days, Super Priority next working day (where offered)
Validity
6 months (2/5/10-year long-term options available)
Entries
Multiple entry
Maximum Stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Common Mistakes Indian Applicants Make
Most avoidable delays and refusals come from a handful of recurring issues: a photo that does not meet the exact specification above, passport scans that are unclear or close to expiry, an unclear or inconsistent purpose of travel across documents, and proof of funds that does not match the length or cost of the trip. We check all of these before your UK application is submitted.
Related UK Visa Guides
- UK Visa Documents Checklist — Every Category
- UK Visa Processing Time — Every Category Compared
- UK Visa Photo Requirements & Common Mistakes
How Visa Expertz Helps
Our team reviews your passport, photo, and supporting documents against UK's current requirements, helps you choose the right visa category for your travel purpose, and coordinates the application process from India. Start with our UK Visa page to see full category-wise details, or share your travel plan with us directly.
Important: We assist with genuine short-term visitor visas only. We do not provide work permits, degree-level study visas, or immigration/settlement services for UK or any other country. No genuine agent can guarantee visa approval — final decisions rest with UK's immigration/consular authorities.
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