United Kingdom (UK) visa, handled for you from Surat
UK Standard Visitor visa for tourism, family visits and business. Online application, VFS biometrics and a well-built document pack for a clean decision.
Visa type
Standard Visitor (online)
Entry
Multiple
Stay
Up to 6 months
Validity
6 months / 2 / 5 / 10 years
Processing
3 weeks (standard)
Approval rate
93%
United Kingdom (UK) visa — key points at a glance
- ✓Standard Visitor (online) for Indian passport holders
- ✓Permitted stay: Up to 6 months
- ✓Entry: Multiple
- ✓Typical processing: 3 weeks (standard)
- ✓Indicative cost from ₹15,500 per applicant
- ✓No embassy visit — applied online, approval by email
- ✓Approx. 93% approval on Explera-filed applications
Overview
The UK Standard Visitor visa covers tourism, visiting family, and business meetings. It is an online application followed by a biometrics appointment at VFS. UK case-workers read your documents closely, so a coherent financial and travel story is essential.
Explera drafts your cover letter, structures your finances, and prepares invitation/sponsor documents for family visits — then books your VFS slot and reviews everything before submission.
Who needs a United Kingdom (UK) visa?
Every Indian traveller to United Kingdom (UK) needs a standard visitor (online) obtained before departure. It is applied for entirely online and there is no embassy interview — Explera files it under the correct category and tracks it to approval.
Documents required
Passport
Current and old passports, valid for the full stay.
Online application
Completed on gov.uk (Explera assists end-to-end).
Bank statements
Last 6 months showing sufficient, stable funds.
ITR & income proof
Last 2–3 years of tax returns and salary/business income.
Cover letter
Purpose, itinerary and ties to India (prepared by Explera).
Accommodation & flights
Hotel or host address and travel reservation.
Additional documents (case-by-case)
Visiting family
Invitation letter, host’s passport/BRP, and proof of relationship.
Business
Invitation from UK company and event/meeting details.
How to apply — step by step
- 1
Apply online
We complete the gov.uk application and pay the visa fee.
- 2
Prepare documents
Cover letter, finances and invitation pack assembled and checked.
- 3
VFS biometrics
Attend your appointment to give fingerprints and submit documents.
- 4
Decision
Standard decision in about 3 weeks; priority service available.
United Kingdom (UK) visa processing time, explained
Standard processing for a United Kingdom (UK) visa is 3 weeks (standard) once your documents are received.
During peak travel season portals can slow down; we file early and, where the destination offers it, can request express or priority processing at a higher fee.
Explera applies with time to spare and keeps you updated at every stage — you can always reach the visa desk on +91 70963 32299.
Why United Kingdom (UK) visas get refused — and how we prevent it
Most refusals come down to avoidable mistakes. Explera pre-screens every application against each of these before we file:
Incomplete, inconsistent or poorly-scanned documents
Insufficient or unexplained bank balance and unclear funding
Passport valid for less than 6 months or without blank pages
Mismatched traveller details between passport, photo and application
Unconfirmed or unrealistic itinerary, tickets or hotel bookings
Tips for a smooth United Kingdom (UK) visa
- ✓Keep your passport valid at least 6 months beyond your United Kingdom (UK) travel dates, with 2+ blank pages.
- ✓Have a clear return ticket and confirmed accommodation ready — they strengthen even simple applications.
- ✓Apply early: start your United Kingdom (UK) visa at least 10–14 days before departure to absorb any delay.
- ✓Bundle your visa with flights, hotels and insurance through Explera — a complete, consistent file approves faster.
United Kingdom (UK) visa FAQ
United Kingdom (UK) visa — your questions
Visa rules, fees and processing times change frequently and are set by the destination authorities. The information above is indicative for Indian passport holders — Explera confirms the current requirements for your profile before you apply.
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