Types of Visas offered by the UK

Types of Visas offered by the UK

The United Kingdom offers a wide range of visas to cater to various immigration purposes, including tourism, study, work, family reunification, and more. Here are some of the most common types of visas offered by the UK:

 

1. Visitor Visa:

These visas are for tourists, individuals & Businessmen visiting friends/family or for tourism or business purpose in the UK, respectively. There are various categories within visitor visas, such as Standard Visitor Visa, Marriage Visitor Visa, and more.

 

2. Student Visa:

For individuals who wish to study in the UK. The Student Visa has different categories, including the Student Visa replacing the previous Tier 4 (General) Student Visa for higher education, the Child Student Visa replacing the previous Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa for children aged 4 to 17, and Short-Term study visa to study English in the UK.

 

3. Work Visas:

These visas are for individuals who want to work in the UK & have a job offer from a UK employer. There are different types of work visas, such as Skilled Worker Visa (formerly Tier 2 work visa), Health & Care Worker Visa, Senior or Specialist Worker (formerly Intra-company Transfer visa) Visa [Global Business Mobility], Temporary Worker Visa, and Global Talent Visa etc.

 

4. Family Visas:

For family members of British citizens or settled residents who wish to join their family members in the UK. These include Spouse Visa, Partner Visa, Parent Visa and Child Visa.

 

5. Ancestry Visa:

This visa is available to Commonwealth citizens, British overseas citizens, & British overseas territories citizen etc.  with a grandparent born in the UK. It allows individuals to live and work in the UK.

 

6. EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit:

This scheme allows family members of an EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein citizens who were living in the UK before December 31, 2020 to work & live in the UK.

 

7. Settlement Visas:

These visas are for individuals who want to live in the UK permanently. The most common settlement visa is the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Visa, which allows individuals to settle in the UK without any time restrictions.

 

8. Business Visas:

These visas are for individuals who want to start or invest in a business in the UK. The Business Visa category includes the Innovator Visa, Start-up Visa, and Investor Visa

 

9. Transit Visas:

These visas are for individuals who are passing through the UK to another destination. These are typically required for citizens of countries that are not exempt from UK transit visa requirements.

 

Please note that each visa category has specific requirements, eligibility criteria & application process time and it can change over time, so it's crucial to check the official UK government website or consult with us for the most up-to-date information and guidance on the appropriate visa type according to your specific circumstances.