UK Visitor Visa
Standard visitor visa: a complete file with bank statements, travel plan and evidence of ties.
Key facts
Last checked: 6 November 2026- Official name
- Standard Visitor visa
- Consular fee
- £135 for up to 6 months
- Length of stay
- Usually up to 6 months
- Earliest application
- 3 months before travel
- Transit visa
- £74.50
- Not permitted
- Paid work, self-employment, marriage
The UK Standard Visitor Visa covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and short courses for up to six months. Applications are made online, biometrics are given at a visa application centre, and the decision is made on the papers.
Most refusals start in the documents
Three patterns come up again and again: unexplained lump-sum deposits in bank statements, a travel plan that does not match declared income, and weak evidence of ties to Turkey. All three can be addressed before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Consultancy starts from [PRICE] ₺. Consular fees, visa centre charges and any sworn translation costs are not included; we share the full breakdown in writing at the first meeting.
No. The decision rests entirely with the consulate, and any consultant promising a guarantee is not telling the truth. Our job is to present the strongest possible file and remove the weaknesses that cause refusals.
Official sources
Fees and rules can be changed by the Home Office at any time. We confirm the current figures from these pages before every application.
Visa decisions rest entirely with the consulate; no consultancy can guarantee an outcome.