Some of the features of a UK Tourist Visa are:

• There are different types of UK Tourist visas, so based on your requirements, you can apply for the desired one.

• UK Tourist Visa can be for both short and long-term duration.

• You need a UK Tourist Visa for travelling to four European countries, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

• It is advisable to purchase a travel insurance plan for buying a UK Tourist Visa.

Individuals can apply for a UK Tourist Visa based on their requirements. So, here are some of the major types of UK Tourist Visas:

• Short-term Tourist Visa: This type of UK Visa can be applied by those who are travelling to the UK for a brief period of time. This can be for a maximum period of 6 months.

• Long-term Visa: Depending on the purpose, the UK Long-term Tourist Visa can be granted for a maximum period of 10 years. However, individuals need to specify their purpose of stay.

• UK Transit Visa: The UK Transit Visa is applicable for those who have a layover at the UK Airport and need to stay at the airport to board a connecting flight to their destination.

• UK Parents of a Tier 4 Child Visa: If a child is of less than 12 years of age and is studying in a school in the UK, then his/her parent can apply for this type of visa.

• UK Marriage Visitor Visa: This type of visa can be applied by those who are getting married in the UK. However, you cannot use this visa to settle in the UK post your marriage.

The process of applying for a UK Tourist Visa can become a tedious one if you don’t know about it. So, here are the steps to follow to apply for UK Tourist Visa:

• First, go to the official website of the government of the UK. Also, be sure of the visa type you will be applying for.

• Then, click on the UK Visa category and select the visa type you wish to apply for.

• Go to the application form and fill out the form with all the necessary details.

• Also, upload all the necessary documents. Do not forget to check all the details that you have entered.

• Once you have completed everything, pay the visa fees and take a receipt of the same.

• Then, schedule an appointment at the UK Visa Application Centre.

• Go on the scheduled appointment date and provide biometric information and give the visa interview.

• Once you have successfully passed the interview, a UK Visa will be issued to you.

Listed below are the essential documents that are required for filling out the UK Tourist Visa Application Form:

A valid passport and a copy of previous passports, if any.

Coloured, passport-size photographs

Bank statement copy

Flight or hotel booking details

Income proof to justify that you will be able to bear the expenses in the UK

Education documents copy

Duly filled application form

If you are travelling for marriage purposes, then you need to produce details of marriage venue bookings and others

The UK Visa Fees vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for. In the section below, we have specified the UK Tourist Visa Fees:

• For a UK Short-term Visa, the visa fee is 95 pounds.

• For the long term, the fees vary depending on the duration of stay. For instance, if the duration of stay is 2 years, then the visa fee is 361 pounds, for 5 years the fee is 655 pounds and for 10 years the visa fee is 822 pounds.

• UK Transit Visa Fee is 64 pounds.

• UK Marriage Visitor Fee is 95 pounds.

• UK Parent of Tier 4 child visa fee is 516 pounds.

Here is how you can the status of your UK Tourist Visa:

• Login to the British Consulate website

• Enter the application form number

• Enter the required information and verify the captcha text

• Click on the ‘submit’ button and after that, you will be able to view the status of your application form