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Why has my UK visit visa been refused?

In this article we look at the most common reasons for refusal of a UK visit visa application. What is a ‘genuine visitor’? A prospective visitor to the UK must satisfy the entry clearance officer that they...

How to get a visit visa after being refused

Being refused a visit visa can be very disappointing for the Applicant, Sponsor and, sometimes, the whole family.  Often, refusal means missing out on an important family event. It can be particularly demoralising...

Dos and don'ts of conducting business on a visit visa

Whilst there is not a specific visit visa for a business person, you can be granted a Visit (Standard) Visa for business purposes. If you are able to obtain a visit visa then you must comply with the general requirements...

How to challenge a visit visa refusal by Judicial Review

The largest category of entry clearance visas granted are visit visas issued to those who want to visit the UK. We are receiving an increasing number of enquiries from those who have been refused a visit visa and...

UK Visitor Visa (Tourism or Leisure) - Top 10 FAQs

Most visitors to the UK will need to make an application for a UK visit visa from their country of residence, before travelling. In this post we answer some of the questions that are most frequently asked...

A Guide to the UK Tourism, Leisure & Family Visit Visa - Part Two

This is the second part of a practical guide to applying for a Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa.  It will address a number of frequently asked questions. Please follow this link to Part One. Can I Bring...

A Guide to the UK Tourism, Leisure & Family Visit Visa

The Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to come to the UK for a short-term stay for the purpose of visiting friends and/or family or for a short holiday. The Tourism, Leisure and...

Permit Free Festival or Permitted Paid Engagement Visa?

When entering the UK on a Standard Visitor visa, you will generally not be allowed to accept payment equivalent to a salary (i.e. beyond reasonable expenses incurred for travel and living costs) for any activities...

Apply to Join the Permit Free Festival List

If you are a festival organiser with an event that is scheduled to start between 7 April 2022 and 6 April 2024, you have until 31 January 2022 to apply for your festival to be included on the Permit Free Festival...

Deception Refusals and UK Visit Visa Applications

In this post, we discuss accusations of deception in visitor visa applications. Paragraph V 3.1 of Appendix V: Visitor provides that when you apply for entry clearance as a visitor, you must not fall for refusal...

European and Swiss Citizen Visitors to the UK

It is important for all visitors to the UK to know which activities are permitted for visitors – and which are not.  Visitors, including EU and Swiss national visitors now that the UK has left the EU, may...

UK Visit Visas for Overseas Artists and Entertainers - Part 2

In this, the second of two (updated) posts on the topic, we look at visit visas for creative artists and entertainers.  If you are a musician, dancer, actor or indeed have any other connection to the arts, read...