UK checklist
UK checklistUK family visit visa document checklist
The documents and steps for visiting family in the UK on a Standard Visitor visa. It is the same application as for tourists.
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Documents
- Required
Travel dates, accommodation, estimated trip cost, home address, income (if any), and any criminal, civil or immigration offences.
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa - If it appliesdepending on your caseOfficial source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa
- Required
You, or a relative. The form asks for details of anyone paying.
Official source: GOV.UK: Standard Visitor visa - If it appliesstays over 6 months
Only if you are visiting for more than 6 months.
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa
Know the rules
- Required
Frequent or successive visits cannot be used to make the UK your main home.
Official source: GOV.UK: Standard Visitor visa - If it applies
Marrying or registering a civil partnership needs a Marriage Visitor visa.
Official source: GOV.UK: Standard Visitor visa
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General information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change: always confirm on the official government site before you apply.
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