Visa

UK Visa: UK Visa Types and Processes

A UK visa is a type of visa that grants the holder the right to stay in the UK for the duration of its validity. People who wish to travel to the UK must apply for the type of visa appropriate to their travel purposes.

According to the data of the UK Statistics Authority, information on travel from the Republic of Türkiye to the UK in the last quarter of 2021 is given in the table below.

Visa typeTotal number of applicationsNumber of approved applicationsNumber of rejected applications
UK visitor visa96177882 (81.9%)1735 (18.1%)
UK student visa395390 (98.7%)5 (1.3%)
UK family reunification visa174149 (85.6%)25 (14.4%)

Does the UK Require a Visa?

The UK requires visas from citizens of the Republic of Turkey depending on their passport type and length of stay. Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who wish to travel to the UK are subject to visas if they hold an ordinary (maroon) passport, a service (grey) passport or a special (green) passport.

Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who hold a diplomatic (black) passport and wish to travel to the UK are exempt from visas for travels lasting a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who will travel via the UK via a connecting flight must apply for a transit visa.

Does the UK Require a Visa for a Green Passport?

England requires a visa for a green passport. A green (special) passport is a special passport type given to civil servants and, if the necessary conditions are met, to family members of civil servants. Individuals must apply for a green passport England visa in good time before their planned travel date.

What are the requirements for going to the UK?

The requirements for going to the UK are listed below.

  • Passport: The person who wants to go to the UK must have a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of the planned trip to the UK and has at least 1 blank page for the visa to be applied.
  • UK visa: The person must have a UK visa appropriate for the purpose of travel.
  • UK travel health insurance: A person who wants to travel to the UK must have a travel health insurance that meets the necessary conditions, such as being valid for the duration of the trip.
  • Foreign exit stamp: An exit stamp is required before travelling to the UK.

As of 18 March 2022, the vaccination and quarantine requirements for entry to the UK have been abolished.

What are the Requirements for a UK Visa?

The requirements for a UK visa are listed below.

  • The applicant must have a clean criminal record.
  • Proof that the person will not continue to stay in the UK and will return to their home country after the UK visa expires
  • The visa applicant must have sufficient financial means to travel to the UK or have a suitable sponsor.
  • The visa applicant must have the financial means to return to his/her country after his/her travel.
  • Proving that the visa applicant will not settle in the UK by entering or exiting the country by extending the visa period.
  • The visa applicant must not have committed any previous visa violations.

If the conditions for obtaining a visa to the UK are met, individuals can apply for a UK visa. In cases where the necessary documents are prepared completely and the UK visa conditions are met, a visa appointment date must be obtained from the relevant institutions for the UK visa procedures.

What are the UK Visa Types?

UK visa types are listed below according to their validity periods and the travel purposes of visa applicants.

  • Short-term UK visa: A short-term UK visa, also known as a UK visitor visa, is a type of visa that allows the holder to stay in the UK for less than 6 months. People who will travel to the UK for purposes such as business trips, fair participation, conference participation, touristic trips, short-term training programs, visits or internships must apply for a short-term UK visa.
  • Long-term UK visa: Also known as a settlement visa, a long-term UK visa is a type of visa that allows the holder to stay in the UK for more than 6 months. Non-EU citizens who wish to travel to the UK for purposes such as family reunification, working in the country, participating in long-term education programs, conducting research activities or residence must apply for a long-term UK visa.
  • UK transit visa: A UK transit visa is a type of visa that is required for people who will have a connecting flight from the UK to a different country. A UK transit visa allows the holder to stay in the country for 48 hours.

Visa applicants must apply for the visa type that is appropriate for their travel purposes among the UK visa types.

What are the Short-Term UK Visa Types?

Short-term UK visa types are listed below.

  • UK tourist visa
  • UK family visit visa
  • UK visitor marriage visa
  • UK business visa
  • UK academic visitor visa
  • UK short term study visa
  • UK internship visa
  • UK cultural and sporting event visa
  • UK health visa
  • UK driver visa

With the arrangements made after Brexit, short-term UK visa types, which were named separately, are gathered under the name of UK standard visitor visa and UK visitor visa is issued as multiple entry.

What are the Long Term UK Visa Types?

Long-term UK visa types are listed below.

  • UK work visa
  • UK investor visa
  • UK startup visa
  • UK innovator visa
  • UK Turkish businessman visa
  • UK talent visa
  • UK family reunification visa
  • UK partner visa
  • UK student visa
  • UK Erasmus visa

How to Apply for a UK Visa?

UK visa applications are made through the application portal at Gov.Uk. After determining the type of visa that the UK visa applicant needs to obtain, all the procedures required for the visa application such as filling out the application form, paying the visa fee, making a visa appointment and listing the required documents can be done through Gov.Uk. Applicants who have completed the necessary procedures through UK Gov.Uk must apply individually to the visa application center for biometric registration and document submission. Applicants who have uploaded the documents required for UK visa procedures online do not need to submit their documents at the visa center.

For visa applications to be made under rsscanadaimmigration.com consultancy, firstly the applicant’s personal conditions and visa documents are examined by expert country consultants and if found appropriate, the application process is initiated with document upload and visa appointment procedures.

How to Apply for a UK Visa Online?

UK visa online application procedures are carried out on the UK government’s official website via the UK Visas and Immigration section. During the UK visa online application procedures, visa applicants are asked questions regarding the purpose of their travel to the UK, the type of visa they are applying for, and the anticipated duration of their travel to the UK. For the UK online visa application, applicants must create a user account by entering their email address and password on the UK visa application site.

Applicants who create a user account for the UK online visa application must select the type of visa they want to apply for and then complete the following procedures on the relevant page: filling out the application form, paying the visa fee, choosing a visa application center, determining an appointment date, paying the appointment fee and making additional service payments, if any.

Within the scope of visa applicants’ online UK visa application procedures; appointment changes, application tracking and query transactions can all be carried out through the same account that the person used for their application. In order to access the visa applicants’ personal application account, the application approval email sent by Gov.Uk must be used.

The image of the online application screen for the UK visa is given below.

What are the Required Documents for UK Visa Application?

The documents required for the UK visa application are listed below.

  • Passport: A passport belonging to the UK visa applicant, valid for at least 3 months beyond the end date of the planned UK trip and with at least 1 blank page for the visa stamp to be applied, must be submitted together with other required documents in the visa application file. In cases where the visa applicant has old passports, photocopies of these passports must be added to the visa application file.
  • UK visa application form: The UK visa application form must be filled out online in English by the visa applicant, completely and with accurate information.
  • Biometric photo: The applicant must have two colour biometric photos, 35 mm wide and 45 mm long, taken in accordance with biometric standards within the last 6 months.
  • Financial documents: The visa applicant must provide bank statements or salary slips for the last 6 months to prove that they have sufficient financial means to cover the expenses of their planned trip to the UK, or a sponsorship letter if the travel expenses are covered by someone else instead of the visa applicant.
  • Documents related to accommodation reservations: Documents related to accommodation reservations, such as hotel reservation documents for the planned UK travel, must be submitted. In cases where the visa applicant is planning to stay with a family member or friend in the UK, a visa invitation letter written by the host person must be submitted with the visa application as proof of accommodation.
  • Documents related to transportation reservations: Documents related to transportation reservations, such as airline tickets for travel to the UK, must be presented. Transportation reservation documents, which are required for transit visa applications, are not required for other visa types.
  • Travel plan: A travel plan for the UK must be submitted, including details of the activities the person wishes to do in the country, tour reservation information, travel dates and visit plans.
  • UK visa fee: In order to complete the UK visa application process, the visa application fee must be paid during the online application.
  • Workplace permission letter : In cases where UK visa applicants are employees, a workplace permission letter, which must be obtained from the person’s workplace, contains information about the dates the visa applicant is on leave and is accepted as evidence that the person will return to their country, must be submitted in the visa application file.
  • Student certificate: In cases where UK visa applicants are employed, a student certificate, which can be obtained from the school where the person studied, contains information about the person’s current education status and is evidence that the person will return to their country, must be presented for visa application procedures.
  • Consent: In cases where UK visa applicants are under the age of 18, a consent document containing the consent of the parents of the child who will travel must be submitted within the visa application file.

The documents required for the UK visa listed above are the standard documents requested for all UK visa applications, and visa documents may vary depending on the person’s travel purpose, accommodation and work status. Visa applicants must obtain information about the documents required for the UK visa requested for the type of visa they will apply for , and then prepare the documents in question completely. If the documents to be submitted for the UK visa application are not in English or Welsh, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

How to Fill in the UK Visa Application Form?

The UK visa application form can be filled out online via the Gov.Uk system. The UK visa form can be viewed in Turkish, depending on the applicant’s preference, but all questions on the form must be answered in English.

The visa applicant’s personal information, the dates the person plans to travel to the UK, information on accommodation reservations for travel to the UK, the amount of expenses anticipated for the entire UK trip, the person’s current residence information, information on the person’s parents, the applicant’s salary information and criminal record information must be filled in as requested in the UK visa application form. Visa applicants are required to complete all the information requested in the UK visa application form completely, accurately and without contradictions.

Where to Download UK Online Visa Application Form?

The UK online visa application form can be downloaded from the same system after being completed online via the Gov.Uk Visas and Immigration Department application portal. The front page of the UK visa application form must be printed and presented at the visa appointment.

What Should a UK Visa Photo Be Like?

The UK visa photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm high. The UK visa photo to be submitted for the visa application must be in color, untouched and undamaged.

The UK visa biometric photograph must have been taken within the last 6 months and must clearly show the applicant’s face. Photos that do not meet the UK visa photo size and other criteria are not accepted for visa applications.

How to Write a UK Visa Petition Sample?

The UK visa petition sample is written by the visa applicant to state the purpose of travel to the UK and that he/she will not continue to stay in the country after the visa expires.

The UK visa application petition sample should include the visa applicant’s personal information, the person’s purpose for traveling to the UK, the travel plan for the UK, information about the person’s accommodation and transportation reservations for the planned UK trip, information about the people who will travel with the applicant, whether the person has been denied a visa before, the person’s employment and professional status, the person’s financial adequacy status, and information about the applicant’s desire to return to their country after their trip to the UK. The UK visa application petition is not a mandatory document for visa applications, but it is important in terms of supporting the application.

How to Write a UK Visa Workplace Petition Sample?

The UK visa workplace petition must be obtained from the person’s workplace and must be written in English, including the person’s travel plan and how he/she will cover the expenses during the trip.

The visa company letter sample, which must be written on the letterhead of the company the person works for , should include information about the applicant’s job position, the person’s salary and working hours.

How to Write a UK Visa Sponsorship Letter?

The UK visa sponsorship letter is among the documents required for the visa application and must be written in accordance with the required conditions by the person who will cover the expenses of the visa applicant’s planned travel to the UK.

The UK visa sponsorship letter is an important document in the visa evaluation process as it shows the authenticity of the visa application. The UK visa sponsorship petition sample should include the visa applicant’s personal information, the person’s residence information, the personal information of the person who will sponsor the UK trip, the visa applicant’s travel purpose, the anticipated travel dates, the sponsor’s financial situation information and the sponsor’s contact information.

When writing a UK visa sponsorship letter, care should be taken to use formal language, keep the text short and concise, avoid unnecessary information, and ensure that all information provided in the petition is consistent with the supporting documents submitted in the visa application.

What Should Bank Account Statement Be Like for UK Visa?

The bank statement for a UK visa must include at least 6 months of bank information and must demonstrate that the person has sufficient financial resources for the planned trip to the UK.

The UK visa bank account statement should not contain a large amount of cash deposit other than the person’s salary and should show that there is a balance in the account at least twice the amount of the anticipated expenses for the planned UK trip.

There is no clear amount determined by the UK Visas and Immigration Office regarding the amount of money that visa applicants must keep in their account for a UK visa .

How to Get a Criminal Record for a UK Visa?

The criminal record certificate for a UK visa is a document that must be obtained for certain long-term UK visa applications. The criminal record certificate for a UK visa must be obtained separately for each country where the applicant has lived for at least 12 months after the age of 18 within the last 10 years.

How to Make Hotel Reservations for UK Visa?

Hotel reservations for UK visas must be made from the hotel where applicants actually plan to stay.

The fact that the hotel reservation documents submitted for the UK visa are from hotels that offer free reservations increases the possibility of the visa application being rejected. It is recommended that applicants make visa accommodation reservations from hotels that do not offer free reservations.

In applications made with rsscanadaimmigration.com consultancy, hotel vouchers are obtained from contracted hotels in the UK and prepared on behalf of the applicant.

Is Flight Reservation Required for UK Visa?

No, a flight reservation is not required for all types of UK visas; it is only required for UK transit visa applications. Although it is possible to apply for a UK visa without a flight reservation, the travel plan among the required documents must include the anticipated entry and exit dates to the country.

Is Travel Health Insurance Required for a UK Visa?

Travel insurance for a UK visa is not mandatory for trips to the UK lasting up to 6 months; however, it is recommended that applicants take out insurance.

Although it is possible for people who do not have travel health insurance to benefit from health services in the event of a health problem or emergency during their stay in the UK, the amounts to be paid for these services are high. It is recommended that people who want to travel to the UK have UK travel health insurance to cover the costs of any health problems they may experience during their trip .

How Much Is the UK Visa Application Fee?

UK short-term visitor visa application fees have been updated as of 2024. Current fees are as follows:

  • 115 GBP for short-term visitor visas valid for 6 months
  • 400 GBP for long-term visitor visas valid for 2 years
  • 771 British pounds for long-term visitor visas valid for 5 years
  • 963 British pounds for long-term visitor visas valid for 10 years

These fees provide long-term visas for frequent visitors to the UK and are available for each visit for no longer than 6 months.

For visa types other than the UK visitor visa, UK visa costs may vary depending on the visa applicant’s travel purpose and travel duration. For 2024, the UK visa fee, including all visa fees, travel insurance, sworn translation and consultancy fees when deemed necessary, is an average of 260 euros.

Where to Pay UK Visa Fee?

UK visa fee is paid during online application. UK visa fee payments are accepted by credit card.

Payments for fees and extra services to be received in UK visa applications made under the consultancy of rsscanadaimmigration.com are made by the visam.net consultants.

How Much Are UK Visa Consultancy Fees?

UK visa consultancy fees vary between 25 euros and 90 euros for short-term visas and between 70 euros and 160 euros for long-term visas.

How to Get a UK Visa?

A UK visa can be obtained through accredited visa agencies and by completing the online application process and completing the biometric registration and document delivery procedures at the visa application center.

UK visa applications are made by filling out the application form completely and paying the visa fee via the Gov.Uk online application system. Visa applicants who have completed the necessary procedures on the Gov.Uk website must apply to the visa centers in person to complete the biometric procedures and submit the documents in order to complete the UK visa process. Applicants who upload the documents required for the UK visa application via the Gov.Uk online application system must only apply to the intermediary institution’s visa center for biometric procedures and passport delivery procedures.

In UK visa applications made through rsscanadaimmigration.com; the checking of required documents, filling out the application form, making an appointment and payment of fees are carried out by expert consultants.

How to Get a UK Visa for Unemployed People?

For those who are not working, a UK visa can be obtained by submitting documents that meet the required standards for the applicant’s financial adequacy status, documents such as title deeds or lease agreements that show that the person has a stable income, documents showing that the person is a shareholder in a company, or documents showing that a first-degree family member will sponsor the person’s travel to the UK.

In order for a first degree relative of the applicant to be a sponsor for a UK visa application for unemployed people; documents showing the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant and how the sponsor will contribute to the visa applicant must be submitted with the visa application. In cases where the person who will sponsor the applicant is legally resident in the UK; the sponsor’s UK passport or residence permit must be submitted along with other required documents.

How to Get a UK Student Visa?

A UK visa can be obtained for students with a sponsorship petition written by the sponsor who will cover the expenses of the applicant in the UK. In student UK visa applications; a family member of the student, an educational institution, an association or a company can be presented as a sponsor.

Students must submit a student certificate and a permission letter from the institution they are studying at, along with the standard documents required for their UK visa applications. The permission letter to be submitted by students applying for a UK visa must include the dates the person is on leave from school and the date of enrollment in school.

How to Get a UK Visa for Babies and Children?

UK visas for infants and children can be obtained if transportation and accommodation reservations have been made for the planned trip to the UK, a UK visa consent form has been obtained for children who will be travelling alone, indicating that the person’s parent or legal guardian has given approval for the trip in question, it can be proven that the person has sufficient financial means to return to their country, and the visa applicant has sufficient financial resources to not need to receive social support during the planned stay in the UK.

A UK visa application can be made for children under the age of 18, provided that the required standard documents are prepared along with the documents requested for children.

How to Get a UK Visa for Civil Servants?

UK visa for civil servants; It can be obtained by submitting the required standard documents, documents indicating that the person is a civil servant and documents indicating that the person has financial resources that meet the required criteria. In applications for UK visa for civil servants; the workplace permit document, which includes the dates the person was on leave from the workplace and information about the person’s job position, and the last 6 months’ pay slips must be submitted.

How to Get a UK Visa for Retirees?

A UK visa for retirees can be obtained by submitting the standard documents requested for the visa application, as well as documents indicating the applicant’s retirement status and that the person has sufficient financial resources for the planned trip to the UK.

For retirees who want to apply for a visa , visa procedures can be carried out by presenting the visa applicant’s retirement certificate obtained from the user account in the e-government system, a photocopy of the retirement ID, if any, and the account statement of the bank account to which the retirement salary is linked.

Where to Get a UK Visa?

After the visa application is approved, the UK visa is obtained from the visa centre where the application is made together with the passport, or a courier service can be used for the delivery of the passport and visa. The sole authority authorized for UK visa applications is the UK Visas and Immigration Agency, which operates within the UK Embassy.

Where to Apply for a UK Visa?

UK visa applications can be made by applying to visa application centres authorised by the UK Visa and Immigration Authority or via rsscanadaimmigration.com.

Does the British Consulate General Receive Visa Applications?

The British Consulate General does not accept visa applications directly.

UK visa applications can be made through intermediary application centres and accredited visa agencies authorised by the UK Consulate.

You can apply to the British Consulate to benefit from services such as passport or notary procedures; information about the services can be obtained from the website of the British Consulate General in Istanbul, https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-istanbul .

Which is the Intermediary Agency for UK Visa?

The intermediary agency for the UK visa is TLS Contact.

The UK visa intermediary TLS Contact provides services on behalf of the UK Visas and Immigration Authority. The assessment process and approval decision of visa applications are under the authority of the UK Visas and Immigration Authority; the UK visa intermediary TLS Contact has no influence on the approval of visa applications.

From Which Cities Can UK Visa Procedures Be Done?

UK visa procedures can be carried out through the intermediary offices in the following provinces.

  • Ankara UK visa application center
  • UK visa application center Istanbul
  • Izmir UK visa application center
  • UK visa Antalya application center
  • Adana UK visa application center
  • UK visa Bursa application center

How to Get a Visa Appointment for the UK?

UK visa appointment can be made online via the official website of the intermediary institution TLS Contact, which is directed by completing the online application process from Gov.Uk. UK visa application online appointment date is made by filling out the application form, paying the visa fee and choosing the visa application center appropriate for the region where the applicant resides.

For applications made through rsscanadaimmigration.com, the UK visa appointment process is carried out by expert consultants on behalf of the applicants.

How to Change or Cancel a British Visa Appointment?

UK visa appointment change and cancellation process is done via online application portal. Applicants who want to cancel UK visa appointment or change their appointment information must first log in to their user accounts on Gov.Uk website; You can log in by clicking on the link in the confirmation email sent by UK Visas and Immigration.

Applicants who are directed to the official website of the intermediary institution TLS Contact from the Gov.Uk website can change their appointment information by clicking on the “My Account” button and then the “Amend” button.

To cancel an appointment made through rsscanadaimmigration.com, it is sufficient to contact the relevant country consultant via e-mail or phone.

What is the UK Visa Document Upload Process?

The UK visa document upload process is one of the processes that must be done during the online application process. During the online application process for the UK visa, one of the self-service appointment or assisted service appointment options in the visa appointment preference section must be selected.

Those who choose the self-service option in their online UK visa application process must scan their visa documents via computer and upload them to the system themselves. Applicants who choose the assisted service option in their online UK visa application process will have their UK visa document uploads carried out by expert officials at visa application centers.

Those who want to submit their documents without paying any fees for their UK visa applications must upload their documents via the online system.

Where to Get Fingerprints for UK Visa?

UK visa fingerprints are taken at the visa application centers of TLS Contact, which is an intermediary institution, during the visa appointment. Within the scope of the biometric registration required for the UK visa application process; biometric photo taking and fingerprint registration procedures are carried out.

In applications made with rsscanadaimmigration.com consultancy, the field consultant of the relevant country accompanies the applicant for the biometric procedures to be completed at the visa centers.

What is a UK Visa Interview?

The UK visa interview is the interview held with the visa applicant at the visa application centre where the application was made, especially in cases where it is deemed necessary for long-term UK visa applications for study and work purposes or in cases where the applicant declares missing documents.

A UK visa interview is conducted for purposes such as understanding the applicant’s travel purpose, obtaining information about his/her personal situation and checking the accuracy of the information submitted .

What are the UK Visa Interview Questions?

Some of the UK visa interview questions are listed below.

  • What is your purpose in travelling to the UK?
  • Where will you stay during your trip to England?
  • Who will pay for your trip to the UK?
  • When did you marry your spouse? (May be asked for UK family reunification visas.)
  • What is your English language proficiency level? (May be asked for long-term visa types.)

How to Track and Inquire for a UK Visa?

Tracking and inquiry for UK visa can be done through the official website of TLS Contact, which is the intermediary institution for UK visa application procedures.

UK visa applicants must first log in to their user accounts on the Gov.Uk website to perform visa tracking and query procedures. Applicants must click on the “Sign in to Your Application” button in the confirmation email sent to them, enter their user password on the screen that appears, and then click on the “Provide Documents and Biometrics” and “Continue” buttons; in this way, individuals will be directed to the TLS Contact website for UK visa tracking procedures.

UK visa tracking procedures for visa applicants can be done by clicking the “Track” button on TLS Contact’s official website.

How Many Days Does It Take to Get a UK Visa?

The normal duration for obtaining a UK visa is 3 weeks for visa types such as short-term visitor visa, transit visa, student visa, work visa and 12 weeks for family reunification visa.

As announced by the UK Visas and Immigration Agency, the UK visa processing time for short-term visa applications will temporarily take an average of 6-7 weeks as of 2024.

In cases where the UK visa application is not submitted in accordance with the required conditions, a UK visa may be delayed. The visa issuance period may be extended due to situations such as the submission of documents requiring approval in the UK visa application file and the necessity of an interview with the applicant.

How Many Years Does a UK Visa Take to Grant?

The validity period of a UK visa varies depending on the type of visa applied for.

In cases where it is proven that people applying for a standard visitor visa need to travel to the UK frequently, a UK visa can be granted for 2 years, 5 years or 10 years. A standard visitor visa allows a person to stay in the UK for a maximum of 6 months at a time, regardless of the UK visa duration.

Where to Find Out UK Visa Results?

UK visa results are sent to visa applicants via email or post; the document sent contains information about the procedures the applicant must follow following this decision.

Within the scope of UK visa result inquiry processes, the intermediary institution TLS Contact does not have any information about the visa result and information is provided directly to those whose visa applications are approved or rejected.

How to Cancel a UK Visa Application?

UK visa application cancellation can be done online. After UK visa application cancellation process, refund is made in cases where visa application is not taken into consideration for evaluation process.

What are the Reasons for UK Visa Rejection?

Reasons for UK visa refusal are listed below.

  • The presented travel plan is unnecessarily long
  • The information in the presented travel plan is unclear.
  • The requested financial adequacy documents were not submitted.
  • The submitted financial adequacy status documents do not meet the required standards.
  • The submitted letter of intent does not meet the required criteria.
  • The sponsorship documents submitted do not meet the required criteria.
  • The reasons for the visa applicant’s previous visa refusal are still valid.
  • The visa applicant has not stated in the application process the visa rejection statuses that he/she has received in the past.

In case of a UK visa refusal, applicants have the right to re-apply for a visa or to appeal the UK visa refusal in order to have the application re-evaluated.

How to Appeal UK Visa Refusal?

UK visa refusal appeals can be made in cases where the applicant is stated to have the right to appeal in the UK visa refusal email sent to him/her. UK visa refusal appeals must be made within 28 days of the visa refusal decision. UK visa refusal appeals are made by submitting all documents explaining the reason for the appeal to the UK Home Office in full.

How to Extend Your Visa in the UK?

In the UK, visa extension procedures are carried out by applying if the necessary conditions are met. In the UK, visa extension procedures can be carried out in cases where the person’s permission to stay in the UK is less than 6 months. People whose UK visa extension application is approved can extend their stay in the UK by up to 6 months.

Visa applicants can apply for a UK visa extension if they are awaiting urgent treatment, are an academic who still meets the required criteria, or are re-taking the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) exam.

Is It Easy to Get a UK Visa?

The UK visa system includes many visa types and separate procedures for each visa type. The UK Visa and Immigration Authority carries out a meticulous evaluation of visa applications and compares the financial resources presented in the visa application with the travel plan.

In order to reduce the possibility of a UK visa application being rejected, care must be taken to ensure that all requested documents are submitted accurately and completely, depending on the type of visa in question.

What to Consider When Applying for a UK Visa?

Things to consider when applying for a UK visa and the points that the UK Visa and Immigration Authority focuses on during the evaluation process of UK visa applications are listed below.

  • Submission of real and sufficient evidence that the UK visa applicant will return to his/her country after the visa validity period expires.
  • Proof that the applicant has sufficient financial means to cover various expenses that may arise during the period in which he/she plans to stay in the country.
  • Details of the activities the applicant plans to undertake during the period he/she plans to spend in the country must be explained in the travel plan, visa petition and other documents.
  • All supporting documents submitted for the visa application must be translated into English and submitted.

How to Get Consulting Service for UK Visa?

Consultancy service for UK visa can be obtained by applying to the accredited agency rsscanadaimmigration.com. rsscanadaimmigration.com provides consultancy services for the entire application process for UK visa applications for citizens of the Republic of Turkey, from the preparation of the necessary documents to sworn translations, online document uploading and passport delivery, all under one roof.

For UK visa applications, rsscanadaimmigration.com offers appointment and application acceleration services as well as a document completion service for missing documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions frequently asked to our center about UK visas and visa applications are answered below.

Is There a UK Express Visa Application?

There is an express visa application for the UK. In addition to the visa fee, the UK Visa and Immigration Office offers an expedited service for visa applications by paying an express service fee for the UK express visa application. There are two types of express visa applications for UK visa applications: “priority service”, where the visa result is received within 5 business days, and “super priority service”, where the visa result is received by the end of the next business day.

How to Apply for a UK VIP Visa?

UK VIP visa applications can be made by getting premium lounge service during the visa appointment. People who benefit from VIP services for UK visa applications can benefit from various privileges; however, using VIP services does not affect the outcome of the visa application. VIP services for UK visa applications are offered at the Istanbul branch of the brokerage firm TLS Contact and the UK VIP visa fee is determined as 1,410 Turkish lira.

What is the UK’s Visa Policy?

The UK’s visa policy is a set of rules that specify the conditions that foreign nationals who want to work, study or live in the UK must comply with. Foreigners who will travel to the UK from countries where the UK requires a visa must obtain a visa appropriate to their travel purpose, duration of travel and personal circumstances.

People who want to travel to the UK must meet the necessary criteria within the UK visa policy and apply for the type of visa appropriate for the purpose of travel.

Which Countries Does the UK Not Require a Visa?

The countries for which the UK does not require a visa are listed below.

  • United States
  • Andorra
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • East Timor
  • Dominica
  • El Salvador
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • South Korea
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Israel
  • Japan
  • Canada
  • Kiribati
  • Costa Rica
  • Macau
  • Maldives
  • Malaysia
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritius
  • Mexican
  • Federated States of Micronesia
  • Monaco
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nicaragua
  • Palau
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Solomon Islands
  • Chile
  • Taiwan
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tuvalu
  • Uruguay
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican
  • New Zealand

Under what conditions is UK visa exemption valid?

The UK visa exemption applies where the applicant is a diplomat, a government minister abroad on an official mission, a soldier serving in the UK, a head of state or meets any other special exemption requirements.

Which Countries Can I Visit With a UK Visa?

The countries that can be visited with a UK visa include Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, which are the countries that make up the United Kingdom.

People who want to travel to Ireland with a UK visa can go to Ireland provided that they first enter the UK.

Can I Go to Europe with a UK Visa?

No, you cannot travel to Europe with a UK visa. People who want to travel to European countries must have a valid Schengen visa.

Is the UK Visa Schengen Specific?

No, the UK visa is not Schengen specific.

Can I Go to the UK with a Schengen Visa?

No, you cannot travel to the UK with a Schengen visa. Citizens of non-EU countries who wish to travel to the UK must apply for a UK visa type appropriate for their travel purposes.

What is the UK Visa Sample?

An image for a UK visa sample is given below.

Do British Citizens Require a Türkiye Visa?

For British citizens, a Turkey visa is required depending on the applicant’s passport type and the duration of their travel to the Republic of Turkey. Turkish visa exemption for British citizens is applied if the person holds a diplomatic (black) passport or an ordinary (maroon) passport and the travel will not last more than 90 days within 180 days.

Is There an E-Visa Application for the UK?

There is a UK e-visa application. People who want to benefit from the UK e-visa application must be citizens of Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates or Oman.