What procedures do individuals need to go through to apply for a British tourist visa?

Visitors from China need to fill out a 30-page application form in English and submit a series of identification documents such as property certificate, employment certificate and original household registration book. As Britain is not a signatory to the European Schengen Agreement, China tourists who pass the examination and approval can only obtain entry permits from Britain.

British visas, like those of other countries, are divided into short-term visas and long-term residence visas. Among them, short-term visas include business visas, study visas, visiting relatives and friends, and fiance (wife) visiting relatives; Long-term visas include study visa, work visa, high-tech immigrant visa, marriage immigrant visa, family reunion visa and so on.

According to the characteristics of British immigration policy, visa issuance also has its own uniqueness:

1, no matter what visa application, you need to make an appointment in advance;

2. Most visas in the UK require my signature;

3. You must bring the original and copy of the materials when you sign the face;

4. Visa issuance takes a long time, and if the application materials of private passport holders meet the requirements, business, visiting relatives, undergraduate (specialist) or preparatory visas can be issued within 24 hours; Visa applications such as residence, work and some graduate students need to be signed, and such applications need to be completed within 17 working days;

5. To apply for immigration visas for settlement and work in the UK, the initial visa is valid for one year. Then apply for an extension according to the actual situation.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-UK Tourist Visa