Q: I have applied for a visitor visa in the past but cannot find the same visa category - why?
UKVI UK Visas and Immigration regularly changes, stops and changes the types of visas available and the associated criteria. If the visa type you are looking for is no longer available, it may have been replaced by an alternative visa type, or the route may no longer be valid.
Q: What do Home Office fees mean?
Usually, the impression of overseas tourists is that the Home Office fee is the cost of obtaining a visa. The Home Office fee is simply the application processing fee charged by UKVI to process your application. This fee is non-refundable and will only be used to consider your application, regardless of the outcome.
Q: What do IHS fees mean?
As part of your immigration application, you may be required to pay a medical surcharge, called the Immigrant Health Surcharge or IHS. Whether you are required to pay depends on the immigration status you are applying for and is generally only required for settlement type applications lasting more than 6 months.
Q: Getting a visa is easy - isn't it?
Our experience has taught us 移民英國some ground rules that immigration is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Every applicant is different, such as their nationality, age, travel history, family ties or financial situation. While the UKVI guidelines will identify general requirements, they will not determine the format of the supporting documentation required, nor will they explain how they assess the validity of the evidence. The vast majority of rejections we see are due to failure to provide a satisfying ECO.
Q: My visit visa was refused - can I appeal?
Certain visas do not have any appeal rights by default. Others may offer time-limited appeal rights. Three basic points need to be noted here; 1. The reasons for rejection must be fully understood and overcome, and 2. Previous application deficiencies must be mitigated by supplementary representations. 3. The right of appeal must be granted.
