Visit the UK

What is a Visitor?


Overseas nationals who wish to come to the UK for a temporary purpose, including leisure, business, private medical treatment, marriage, transit, and permitted paid engagements, may seek permission under the Visitor rules.

While in the UK, the activities that a visitor may undertake are limited and determined by the type of visa they obtain. Therefore, it is imperative that overseas visitors understand and adhere to the scope of permitted and prohibited activities based on their particular status.

How we can help


In certain instances, obtaining a Visitor visa can be challenging. Fortunately, our team has extensive experience in handling complex Visitor applications and is well placed to assist clients in all circumstances.

Our legal fees


Fixed fees
We work on a fixed fee basis. Our fees for individual applications typically range between £4,000 – £6,500 plus VAT and disbursements, depending upon the type of application, complexities involved and urgency of the matter.

Disbursements
Clients can expect the main disbursements to include:

  • Home Office filing fees (click here for the government’s visa/entry clearance fee calculator. Click here for a list of all Home Office fees);
  • optional premium service fees for out-of-country applications; and
  • other ancillary disbursements, including biometric enrolment, translations, courier and postage charges.

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