Steps to apply for a family visit visa in the UK

There are many children studying in the UK. Therefore, many parents hope to visit their children in the UK, but do not know how to apply for a family visit visa. Now I will ask you here to introduce the steps for applying for a family visit visa in the UK. Let’s take a look at it together.

Chinese citizens who want to travel to the UK as individual tourists, send their children to school, visit their children in school, or attend their children’s graduation ceremony need to apply for a General Visit visa (if the visitor has already settled or has British identity, you need Applying for a Family Visit visa), it is very convenient to apply for a general visit or family visit visa in China, including the following four steps:

Step 1: Fill in the visa application form

Each applicant The application form must be completed online following the relevant instructions on the website https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ and you must ensure that all information is accurate and true.

Step 2: Make an appointment to visit the visa application center

After filling out the application form, you will be directed to the online appointment system. Please select the visa center where you want to submit your application, and Select your appointment date and visit time. After the appointment is completed, pay the visa application fee online

Step 3: Prepare the supporting materials required for the visa

It is your responsibility to prove that you comply with British immigration regulations. Specifically, the visa officer wants to know you Whether:

1. Have a lawful and valid reason to visit the UK

2. Have sufficient funds to support your activities in the UK and sufficient funds to support your return trip

3. Will leave the UK at the end of the visit

UK Visas and Immigration recommends that all applicants submit 4 key documents to support your application. These documents include:

1. A detailed itinerary

2. Household register and its translation

3. Proof of work status and its translation (this document varies according to the applicant's personal circumstances)

4. Proof of financial resources

In addition, the applicant also needs to provide:

1. A current valid passport

2. A Passport size color photo

Step 4: Visit the Visa Application Center

Please bring all materials including printed application form, passport, passport photo, 15 minutes in advance Visit the visa application center of your choice for an appointment. You need to submit your application and supporting documents at the visa center. Then, the visa center staff will collect your biometric information by taking photos and entering fingerprints.

I hope the above can help everyone, and I wish you all the best in your study abroad life in the UK.