Tourism, Leisure & Family

Not everyone who visits the UK needs a visa, but most will need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation(ETA), depending on their nationality and the purpose of their visit. The UK Standard Visitor Visa enables foreign nationals to visit the United Kingdom temporarily, usually up to 6 months, for purposes like holidays, leisure travel, and visiting families or friends. An applicant must be able to show UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that they are a genuine visitor and wish to leave the UK at the end of their visit and not attempt to stay longer-term in the country.

To be eligible for a Tourism, Leisure, or Family Visit Visa, you must show that you have a genuine purpose for your visit, sufficient funds to cover your expenses without working or using public funds, and a clear intention to return home after your trip. Visitors must not engage in prohibited activities such as taking employment, though limited remote work may be allowed if it is incidental to the main purpose of the visit. A standard UK Visitor Visa typically permits stays of up to six months per visit, but it can be issued for 2, 5, or even 10 years to allow multiple entries—provided that each visit does not exceed the permitted duration.

Our expert Visitor Visa Solicitors at TRS Solicitors provide a full, tailored service and will guide you through the application process as smoothly as possible. We can help you understand the requirements for a visitor visa, help you with your application form, check your supporting documents and that your application meets all UKVI criteria. The most important thing when applying is showing that you are a genuine visitor who will abide by the terms of your visa and will not do anything that is not allowed.

There is no required waiting time to reapply for a Visitor Visa if your previous application was refused. It is important to explain in your next application why the refusal happened. Our immigration solicitors will review your Home Office refusal letter, find out where your previous application was lacking and help you to make a new stronger submission. We can help you to get your visa, whatever your reason for travelling to the UK, whether to visit friends and family, to explore the UK, or just for a short break.