This page brings together the questions Indian applicants ask us most often about the UK Visitor Visa, with a short answer to each and a link to the full guide where you need more detail.
Each answer below is a short summary — follow the link for the full guide on that topic. Home Office rules and timelines can change, so always confirm the current position on gov.uk before applying.
It is the main UK visa route for short visits covering tourism, family and friends visits, business activities, short courses, medical treatment, and certain paid engagements, for stays of up to 6 months at a time. See the UK Visitor Visa overview.
Standard processing targets around 3 weeks (about 15 working days). Priority (5 working days) and Super Priority (next working day) may be available as optional upgrades depending on category and location. Full comparison: processing times explained.
Standard Visitor visas are generally exempt from the IHS since visitors are not settling in the UK. Always confirm the current position on gov.uk for your specific case.
Generally required only if you plan to stay in the UK for more than 6 months on a single visit — mainly relevant to long-term (2/5/10-year) visa holders travelling for an extended stay, not typical short trips.
A universal set (passport, photo, proof of funds, ties to India, accommodation) plus one extra document specific to your category. Full checklist by category: UK Visa Requirements guide.
A recent digital photo with a plain light background, neutral expression, and no shadows or glare on the face. Full visual guide: photo and passport scan guide.
There is no single fixed figure — you need to show funds reasonably sufficient for your specific trip length and plans. See proof of funds guidance for how to present this clearly.
Depending on the refusal reason, you may be able to request an administrative review, or address the specific reasons in a fresh application. See administrative review vs reapplying.
After submitting your online application, you book a biometric appointment slot at your nearest VFS Global India centre. Step-by-step: VFS appointment booking guide.
Using your VFS Global reference number on the official tracking portal, and treating the official UKVI/VFS decision email as authoritative. Full guide: UK Visa Status Check guide.
Yes — once a decision is made, your passport is couriered back and can be tracked separately from the application status itself. See passport tracking guide.
No — every visit under a Standard Visitor visa, including long-term 2/5/10-year versions, is still capped at 6 months per visit. Only the visa's overall validity period differs. See long-term visas compared.
Extensions are possible only in limited circumstances, not as a general option. See the UK Visitor Visa Extension page for what qualifies.
No, except for the narrow set of activities allowed under the Permitted Paid Engagement route. Standard tourism, business, and family visits do not permit work.
A separate route for applicants travelling solely to marry, register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage in the UK — distinct from the Standard Visitor visa. See UK Marriage Visitor Visa.
It depends on your nationality, route, and whether you leave the airport. See UK Transit Visa for when a Direct Airside Transit Visa is and isn't required.
Yes, minors need their own visitor visa with parental consent documents and evidence of the accompanying adult's relationship to the child. See UK Child Visitor Visa.
A single-entry visa allows one trip; a multiple-entry visa (including the long-term 2/5/10-year versions) allows repeat trips within its validity, though each visit is still capped at 6 months. See single vs multiple entry explained.
No — we assist with UK Visitor Visa categories only (tourism, business, family, medical, study up to 6 months, and related visitor routes). We do not handle UK work visas, degree-level study visas, or immigration/settlement routes.
Important: Visa Expertz handles UK Visitor Visa assistance only. We do not provide UK work visas, degree-level study visas, or immigration/settlement services. No genuine agent should guarantee approval because final decisions rest with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
