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Visit Visas - Avoiding Refusal for Not Showing a ‘Genuine Intention to Visit’

It is a requirement for leave to enter the UK as a visitor that the applicant has a genuine intention to visit.  A very common reason for refusal of a visit visa application is the Home Office not being satisfied that the intention is  genuine. 

UK ETA Scams: How to Avoid Fake UK ETA Application Websites

In This Article 1. Common ETA Scams and How to Avoid Them 2. Fake ETA Application Websites 3. How to Protect Yourself from Fake ETA Websites 4. Impersonation ETA Scams: Fraudsters Posing as the Home Office 5. How...

What’s the Difference Between an ETA and an ETIAS?

In This Article 1. UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What You Need to Know 2. ETIAS: The EU’s New Travel Authorisation System Explained 3. ETA vs ETIAS: Key Differences and What They Mean for Travellers 4....

Visiting the UK From Europe? EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals Now Need a UK ETA 

In This Article 1. What Is the UK ETA and Who Needs One? 2. The UK’s Shift to Pre-Travel Authorisation 3. When Should You Apply for a UK ETA? 4. How to Apply for an ETA to Visit the UK 5. Duration and Validity...

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Requirement for European Visitors to the UK from 2 April 2025

In This Article 1. UK ETA Requirement for European Visitors 2. Who Needs an ETA? 3. How to Apply for an ETA 4. Validity and Multiple Entries 5. What Happens if an ETA is Refused? 6. Why is the UK...

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application Guide 2025

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme 2. What Is the UK ETA Scheme? 3. Do I Need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Travel to the UK? 4. When Does the Electronic...

UK Visit Visa Refusals: A Guide To Common Issues and Solutions

In This Article 1. Introduction: Understanding UK Visit Visas 2. Purpose of the Visit: Why Clarity Matters for Your Visit Visa 3. Evidential Burden: Proving Your Visit Visa Case 4. The Genuine Visitor Requirement...

New UK Visitor Visa Rules for Paid Engagements

In our previous post, New Rules for UK Visitors: Working on a Visit Visa, we examined four recent changes to the Visitor visa rules introduced by the (former) Government: (1) clarifications regarding remote working...

New Rules for UK Visitors: Working on a Visit Visa

In This Article  Introduction Greater Clarity on Remote Working as a Visitor Intra-Corporate Activities: Direct Client Work Research by Scientists, Researchers and Academics Permitted Activities for Legal Professionals Contact...

The Role of Finances in UK Visit Visa Applications

Our clients often ask how much bank balance is required for a UK visitor visa or what financial evidence is needed for a visitor visa. While there are no financial requirements or mandatory evidence for a visitor...

A Guide to the UK Business Visit Visa

The Business Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to visit the UK to undertake business activities on a short term basis. The Business Visit visa is a form of Standard Visitor visa. Before coming to the...

UK Visit Visa: How to Prove That You Are a ‘Genuine Visitor’

The UK visit visa route is one of the most frequently sought after categories of visa, with data recently released by the Home Office showing that there were a total of 1,914,778 visitor visas granted in the year...