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Types of Visas to UK
The UK offers a wide array of visa types, categorized under broad headings like Visitor, Work, Study, Family, and Settlement visas. These are further divided into specific categories based on the applicant’s purpose for visiting or residing in the UK.
1.Visitor Visas:
- Standard Visitor Visa: For tourism, visiting family or friends, or for business purposes.
- Marriage Visitor Visa: For those wishing to get married in the UK.
- Transit Visa: For those passing through the UK en route to another country.
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): For some nationalities, this is required instead of a standard visitor visa for short stays.
2. Work Visas:
- Skilled Worker Visa: For those with a job offer from a UK employer in a skilled occupation.
- Global Talent Visa: For exceptionally talented individuals in specific fields.
- Senior Specialist Worker Visa: For senior managers or specialists transferring to a UK branch of a multinational company.
- International Sportsperson Visa: For elite sportspeople and coaches.
- Domestic Worker Visa: For those accompanying their employer to the UK as a domestic worker.
- Youth Mobility Scheme: For young people from certain countries to live and work in the UK for a limited period.
3. Study Visas:
- Student Visa (Tier 4): For students aged 16 and over to study at approved educational institutions.
- Short-term Study Visa: For shorter courses of study.
4. Family Visas:
- This category includes visas for spouses, children, and other dependent relatives of British citizens or settled persons.
5. Settlement Visas:
- This category includes visas for those seeking to permanently settle in the UK, often after residing in the UK for a certain period on other visa types.
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): A step towards British citizenship, often granted after a period of lawful residence on other visas.
6. Business Visas:
- This category includes various visas for entrepreneurs, investors, and those seeking to establish or run a business in the UK.