British tourist visas are used for the following purposes

• UK tourist visa, tourism in UK or visiting your family and friends.
• Carrying out some business activities in the UK, for example: attending a meeting or conference in the UK.
• The short-term study period in England is a maximum of 6 months.
• As an academic member to participate in a research project or take advantage of a short-term study opportunity.
• UK treatment visa, for treatment in UK.
• British visa for artists and athletes.
• Spouse registration visa in England.
• British visa for lawyers.

UK tourist visa requirements

A person who has the necessary documents and conditions can apply for a British tourist visa. which is issued in standard form, short term of 6 months and long term of 2.5 and 10 years. You must prove that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit and that you will leave the UK after six months. You prepare and provide evidence of the activities you intend to carry out in the UK, including business activities, etc. You must show that you can pay for your UK, domestic and international travel including flights. Documents that show that you can cover all your living expenses and those of your dependents throughout your stay in England without access to public and government funds.

Is it possible to change the British tourist visa to another visa?

The British tourist visa cannot be exchanged for other visas, even if you get married, you cannot change the tourist visa to a marriage visa. Note, however, that time spent in the UK as a visitor is legal residence and may therefore be included in the calculation of a person’s long-term stay in the UK.

British tourist visa documents

1- Original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months

2- Previous passports along with a copy of all of them

3- Copy of the completed online application form for the British tourist visa along with the confirmation letter from the embassy

4- Photograph

5- Birth certificate with official translation

6- National card with official translation

7- Marriage certificate with official translation (if traveling with spouse)

8- Employment documents with their official translation (documents such as employment certificate, business license, activity permit, retirement order, card Commerce, etc., which shows your employment in Iran)

9- A printout of the bank account statement for at least the last 3 months along with an official translation (if you are the manager and owner of the business, you must also attach the business account statement)

10- A letter of financing issued by the bank along with Official translation

11- Property document with official translation

12- Return flight ticket to England

13- Valid invitation from a person living in England along with host documents (including passport and identity documents, employment documents and bank account printouts, property or rental documents Letter of residence, tax payment certificate, etc.)

14- Hotel reservation for the duration of stay in England (if there is no invitation)

Requirements for a medical visa and obtaining a British medical visa

England is one of the most advanced countries in the world in the field of treatment and medical services, and every year many people from all over the world come to England for treatment to benefit from these excellent medical services in England. Patients who intend to receive treatment in the UK must apply for a UK treatment visa.

Requirements for a UK medical visa

• Do not have any type of infectious disease
• The duration of treatment should not be too long
• Arrangements have been made with the attending physician or specialist to continue the treatment in England
• The sick person should be able to cover his medical expenses without receiving government and public assistance
• Providing documents that show the return of the patient to his country after the completion of the treatment period
• The validity period of UK treatment visa is 6 months at most.

If the patient needs more time for treatment, this visa can be extended.

British visa for athletes and artists

This visa is for artists and athletes who plan to participate in a competition, festival or ceremony in England. In this type of visa, the person must be professionally active in the field of art, sports or entertainment and must have an official invitation from the sponsor who is responsible for holding the program, competition or festival. The duration of this visa is one month.

Marriage registration visa in England

This visa is only for marriage registration in England and its duration is only 6 months and it cannot be extended or even converted into other visas, that is, after marriage registration in England, a person must return to his country and again for a marriage or study visa, etc. take action

The difference between a marriage registration visa in England and an engagement

If you intend to change your visa after marriage, it is better to apply for a fiancee visa because the fiancee visa can be changed to another visa.

British visa for lawyers

This visa is given to lawyers to review legal claims in England and to participate in court. To receive a British visa for lawyers, an invitation request must be made by the client to resume the proceedings and participate in the English court, and the duration of the visa for lawyers is one month.