Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa

The Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa is intended for individuals planning a short-term stay in the UK to visit friends and/or family or to enjoy a holiday.

This visa falls under the Standard Visitor route, allowing stays of up to 6 months but does not lead to settlement in the UK. Each visitor must apply separately, even when traveling as part of a group.

Requirements for a Tourism, Leisure, or Family Visit Visa

To qualify for this visa, you must satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:

• You are a visa national (non-visa nationals can typically seek entry upon arrival at the UK border).

• You genuinely intend to visit the UK for purposes permitted by the visitor routes.

• You will not engage in any prohibited activities.

• You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs for your visit (including travel, maintenance, and accommodation) without working or accessing public funds.

• You will leave the UK at the end of your visit.

• You will not reside in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits or make the UK your main home.

• Your application does not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.

• You have obtained an Electronic Travel Authorisation, if required.

The specific requirements may vary depending on your circumstances. Consulting an immigration lawyer for expert advice is recommended.