How long can I stay in the UK on a visitor visa?

Usually up to 6 months per visit. Long-term visitor visas valid for 2, 5 or 10 years are available, but each visit is still limited to 6 months.

How long does a UK visitor visa take from India?

The standard decision time is usually around 3 weeks after your biometrics appointment. Priority services may be available for an extra fee. Apply well before your travel date.

How much bank balance do I need for a UK visit visa?

There is no fixed amount. Your balance and income must comfortably cover the trip and show it fits your normal finances. Large unexplained deposits just before applying can lead to a refusal.

Can parents visit their child studying in the UK?

Yes, on a Standard Visitor visa. Include an invitation letter from your child, a copy of their passport and visa or eVisa, their university letter and your own financial documents.

Where do I give biometrics in Hyderabad?

At the VFS Global UK Visa Application Centre in Hyderabad. We book the appointment and tell you which documents to bring.

UK Visit Visa from Hyderabad

Standard Visitor Visa Help

Planning a holiday in London, visiting your son or daughter studying in the UK, or travelling for a business meeting? Indian citizens need a UK Standard Visitor visa. We prepare your online application, check every document and book your biometrics appointment at the VFS Global centre in Hyderabad.

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UK visitor visas for Hyderabad families

Many of our UK visitor visa clients are parents visiting a son or daughter studying in the UK, or families travelling for a holiday or wedding. We prepare the application with you at our office in Toli Chowki, Hyderabad or online, and book your biometrics at the VFS Global centre in Hyderabad.

Who needs a UK Standard Visitor visa?

The Standard Visitor visa covers tourism, visiting family and friends, business meetings and conferences, short courses of up to 6 months and private medical treatment. You can usually stay up to 6 months on each visit.

Frequent travellers can apply for a long-term visitor visa valid for 2, 5 or 10 years — each visit is still limited to 6 months.

Tourists & familiesHolidays and visiting relatives, including parents visiting students in the UK.

Business visitorsMeetings, conferences, trade fairs and contract negotiations — not paid work.

Parents of UK studentsAttend a graduation or spend time with your child during their course.

Medical visitorsPrivate medical treatment, with a doctor's letter and proof you can pay.

Documents for a UK visit visa from India

The visa officer decides whether you are a genuine visitor who will leave the UK at the end of the trip. Strong, consistent documents matter more than anything else.

Valid passport and all old passports
Bank statements for the last 6 months showing you can afford the trip
Income proof: salary slips and employer leave letter, or business registration and ITRs, or pension papers
Income tax returns for the last 2–3 years
Invitation letter from your UK host with a copy of their passport or BRP/eVisa and address proof (for family visits)
Proof of ties to India: property, family, job or business you will return to
Planned itinerary and hotel bookings (no need to buy flight tickets before the decision)