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We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
Visitors
planning trips to the United Kingdom to visit family members or purely for
tourism purposes may need to obtain a UK Visit Visa ahead of their visit. Also referred to as “entry clearance”, a UK
Visit Visa is the most common and accessible type of visa for most
general-purpose trips to the UK. Examples of which include business trips,
holidays, family visits and to undergo medical treatment.
Unfortunately,
the complexities of the UK Visit Visa application process are often
underestimated. As a result, success rates for UK Visit Visa applications
completed without expert assistance are extremely low. Worse still, there is no
formal appeal process or right to request the reconsideration of an
application, if it is rejected. The only option is to start a new application
from scratch, for which the likelihood of acceptance decreases significantly
with each subsequent attempt.
This
is why we strongly advise seeking trained legal support at the earliest
possible stage. Here at Aristone Solicitors, we can provide the expert advice
and consultancy you need to get your UK Visit Visa application right the first
time. We’ll ensure your application is supported by all the documentation and
evidence necessary to demonstrate the validity of your case. In the unlikely
event that your application is rejected, we’ll talk you through the available
options and help you decide what to do next.
Call
today to book your obligation-free consultation with one of our experts.
UK Visit Visa Categories
Prior
to April 2015, there were a total of 15 UK Visit Visa categories. Today, there
are just four:
Transit
Permitted paid engagement
Marriage
Visitor (standard)
The
new “Visitor (standard)” category was introduced to replace the prior
categories of Family Visitor visa, General Visitor visa, Child Visitor visa,
Business Visitor visa, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists,
Sports Visitor visa, Entertainer Visitor visa, Prospective Entrepreneur visa,
Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa and Approved Destination Status (ADS)
visa.
Immigration
legislation acknowledges how most visitors to the United Kingdom intend to stay
for short periods only. Common reasons for entering the UK include visiting
friends and family, shopping trips, sightseeing weekends, business trips, job
interviews, attending conferences, undergoing medical treatment and many more
besides. Eligibility for each category of visa is determined on a case by case
basis, so it’s important to ensure that you submit your application for the
right visa category.
What’s
more, each category of UK Visit Visa has its own unique stipulations with
regard to conditions that must be complied with for the duration of the stay.
It’s important to note that the voluntary or involuntary breach of any of these
conditions can result in being barred entry to the UK for a period of 10 years.
To
gain a better understanding of your eligibility and your obligations, contact
the individual immigration experts at Aristone Solicitors today. Whatever your
reason for visiting the United Kingdom, we’ll ensure you enjoy a smooth and
simple visa application process from start to finish.
UK Visit Visa Applicants: General Requirements
In
order to qualify for a UK Visit Visa, you will be required to provide a genuine
reason for your trip and prove your intention to leave before your visa expires
– typically six months. You’ll be required to submit evidence of precise entry
and exit dates in most instances, along with proof of sufficient finances to
cover your costs for the duration of your stay, without the need to claim any
benefits whatsoever.
The
vast majority of general visitor activities can be enjoyed by anyone who is
granted a UK Visit Visa. It’s also possible to take short-term courses on a UK
Visit Visa for a maximum of 30 days, though this must not to be the primary
purpose of the trip. If you intend to enter the United Kingdom for the primary
purpose of studying, you’ll need to apply for a Tier 4 General or Tier 4 Child
Visa.
UK Visit Visa Restrictions
There
are certain activities that are restricted for all UK Visit Visa
categories, which include the following:
The visitor must not
participate in paid or unpaid work
The visitor must not
claim benefits or attempt to access public funds
The visitor must not
marry or register a civil partnership
The visitor must not
receive free treatment on the NHS
The visitor must not
enrol on a course with a duration of more than 30 days
The visitor must not
undertake any business activities
The visitor must not be a
transit passenger
The visitor must not
exceed their specified exit date
Transit Visa
Individuals
who travel through the United Kingdom but do not leave the airport when
transferring to a connecting flight don’t need to apply for a visa. A Transit
Visa is only required if you intend to pass through border control and
therefore enter the United Kingdom.
A
Transit Visa may be issued for highly finite entry to the United Kingdom on the
condition that the applicant:
Has the intention and
ability to exit the United Kingdom by 23:59 hours on the following day, or
within a maximum period of 48 hours.
Is travelling to a final
destination outside the Common Travel Area.
Intends to continue
travelling to another country or destination where they have already been granted
entry clearance.
Immigration
visa applications can be tricky – particularly if you’re unsure of your
eligibility and requirements. In order to help you gain a better understanding
of the options available, our individual immigration experts would be delighted
to offer you a free initial consultation. Call today to discuss your
requirements in more detail.
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa
This
recently added category broadened the entry-clearance scope for a variety of
professionals, including qualified lawyers, assessors and examiners, lecturers
and so on. While there are no specific requirements for sponsorship, the
individual’s reason for visiting the UK must be in some way related to their
background at home.
In
a working example, a professor of biology may be travelling to the UK to give a
paid lecture at a seminar and discuss a possible position at an educational
institution. The idea is that while the applicant is allowed to accept payment
for services performed during their stay, their visit is time-limited (one month
maximum) and they remain formerly employed overseas.
Some
of the key permissions afforded by a Permitted Paid Engagement Visa include the
following:
The visitor can give
speeches and lectures at colleges and universities, strictly as a guest speaker
The visitor can take part
in sporting or entertainment activities such as broadcasting
The visitor can provide
advocacy in a specific area of law
The visitor can take part
in one-off business activities such as conferences and meetings
The visitor could be a
student assessor or examiner
The visitor could be a
sportsperson taking part in one-off paid appearances and other engagements
There
are also various restrictions attached to Permitted Paid Engagement Visa,
including but not necessarily limited to the following:
The visitor cannot reside
in the United Kingdom for extended periods
The visitor cannot switch
to another type of visa or extend their visa
The visitor cannot take
part in business activities that are not related to their primary occupation at
home
The visitor is forbidden
from accessing public funds
The visitor must not
enrol on any course with a duration of more than 30 days
The visitor must not
marry or enter into a civil partnership
The visitor is forbidden
for bringing family members with them, unless they obtain their own separate
visas
Marriage Visitor Visa
Non-EEA
nationals intending to get married or enter into a civil partnership may be
able to qualify for a Marriage Visitor Visa. Along with all the general
freedoms afforded by a standard UK Visit Visa, Marriage Visitor Visa holders
are legally entitled to get married or form a civil partnership during their
stay.
The
primary condition being that the visa is used to enter into a marriage or civil
partnership in the United Kingdom no later than six months following the
applicant’s arrival.
Once
again, there are several important restrictions that apply for the duration of
the stay on the basis of a Marriage Visitor Visa. Examples of which include:
The visitor is forbidden
from accessing public funds
The visitor must obtain
separate visas for any family members they intend to bring with them
The visitor cannot switch
to another type of visa or extend their visa
The visitor must not
engage in business activities, other than those directly related to their
occupation at home
The visitor must not
visit the UK on a regular basis to effectively live in the UK without obtaining
the required visa
The visitor must not
enrol on any course of study with a duration of more than 30 days
Due
to the importance and sensitivity of marriage-related visa issues, we strongly
suggest seeking expert legal support at the earliest possible stage. Let the
individual immigration experts at Aristone Solicitors guide you through the
available options and provide the tailored support you need to ensure a prompt
and positive outcome.
Call today to book
your obligation-free consultation with one of our experts – we’re standing by
to take your call.
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Covid-19 business update: We are still open for business
We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
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We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
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In order to be eligible for the offers, you must instruct us using
the same email address used during the sign- up for the newsletters.
The email address must remain the same and used to liaise until the matter closure.
You will be eligible for a 10% discount on your total conveyancing costs, once you sign our client care letter.
You will be eligible for a Free Will only when your conveyancing matter file is closed and the bills for the same are cleared.
Though Aristone carry out regular checks to confirm your eligibility, this may not always be practicable or possible and consequently we urge all clients to claim their free Will and 10% discount off Conveyancing fees by emailing the appropriate case handler with a print screen of the news letter subscription.
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