How long does it take for the 217 UK tourist visa to be issued?

Generally, it takes 14-17 working days to apply for a UK tourist visa.

There are two ways to apply for a UK visa:

First, you can go to the UK visa center to apply directly;

method 2: you can handle it through qualified institutions such as travel agencies.

Information required for visa application:

Confirmation letter of appointment?

Receipt of visa fee and user's payment center use fee

Valid passport or travel document, ensuring that at least one visa page is blank on both sides

For applicants who are exempted from submitting biological information, they need to submit a recent color photo of their face with passport photo size (45mmX35mm), which must meet UKVI's photo requirements

A printed online application form. And sign the name and date

If you apply for a visa with a point score, you need a complete self-evaluation form with the name and date signed

Receipt of the service fee paid by the user

All supporting documents (make sure that the documents have been taken out of the folder and the binder cannot be submitted as visa application materials)

Additional application form

Information required by the travel agency to handle the visa (taking CYTS as an example):

visa application form;

bank statement;

a copy of the front and back of the ID card;

household registration book;

hotel reservation certificate

air ticket reservation certificate

travel itinerary

employment certificate

business license?

marriage certificate?

real estate license?

car driving license

retirement certificate

school leave certificate

proof of minor's relative relationship

Tips:

Because some visa centers are located with embassies and consulates, but visas must be issued by them, the acceptance speed of such visa centers will be relatively slow (there will be express delivery time back and forth), so be sure to reserve enough working days for embassies and consulates to avoid delaying your visa issuance.

For example, the materials submitted by Jinan Visa Center are processed by the British Embassy in Beijing and then returned to Jinan Center for collection; The materials submitted by the Nanjing Visa Center are processed by the British Consulate in Shanghai and then returned to the Nanjing Center for collection.