UK Visa Types

Detailed requirements, fees, and timelines for every major UK visa category.

Ancestry Visa

Complete guide to the UK Ancestry visa. Learn about eligibility, fees (£803), required documents, and how Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent can live and work in the UK.

Family Visa

Complete guide to the UK Family visa for parents, children, and adult dependants. Learn about requirements, fees (£1,846), processing times, financial thresholds, and application steps.

Fiancé(e) Visa

Complete guide to the UK fiancé(e) visa. Learn about requirements, fees (£1,846), processing times, and how to apply to join your partner in the UK to get married.

Global Talent Visa

Complete guide to the UK Global Talent visa. Learn about eligibility, endorsement, fees (£716), and how leaders in science, tech, arts, and digital technology can live and work in the UK.

Graduate Visa

Complete guide to the UK Graduate visa (post-study work). Learn about eligibility, fees (£822), processing times, and how to stay in the UK after completing your degree.

Skilled Worker Visa

Complete guide to the UK Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2). Learn about sponsorship requirements, fees (£719+), salary thresholds, the Shortage Occupation List, and how to apply.

Spouse Visa

Complete guide to the UK spouse visa (partner visa). Learn about requirements, fees (£1,846), processing times, required documents, and step-by-step application process.

Student Visa

Complete guide to the UK Student visa (formerly Tier 4). Learn about CAS requirements, fees (£490), financial evidence, work rights, dependants, and the application process.

Tourist Visa

Complete guide to the UK Standard Visitor visa for tourists. Learn about requirements, fees (£115), processing times, what you can and can't do, and visa-free nationalities.