--- title: The Ultimate Guide for UK Visas in 2026 - Kansas® description: Indians prefer to study and work in the UK for ages. 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In this article, you will learn all about the eligibility, documentation, application process, fees and more, for the most important types of UK visas. [TALK TO US](https://www.kansaz.in/free-consultation) ![Top-Destination-(1)](https://www.kansaz.in/hubfs/Top-Destination-(1).jpg) ** #### Top Destinations    ** [#### Australia Top Destinations Australia ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-australia) [#### Canada Most in-demand country by skilled workers ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-canada) [#### UK 2nd most popular country in the world ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk) [#### USA Realize The Great American Dream ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-usa) [#### Germany A fast-track visa process ](https://www.kansaz.in/temporary-visa/germany-jobseeker-visa) [#### Hong Kong A hub for skilled professionals ](https://www.kansaz.in/temporary-visa/qmas-visa) ** ### Key Highlights - **[The Major UK Visa Categories](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#major):** - [**UK Global Talent Visa** ](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#uk-first) - [**UK Standard Visitor Visa**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#uk-standard) - [**UK Spouse Visa**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#spouse) - [**UK Student Visa**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#student) - [**UK Work Visa**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#work) - [**UK Ancestry Visa**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#ancestry) - [**How can Kansas Help**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#help) - [**Other FAQs**](https://www.kansaz.in/top-destinations-uk#faqs) Indians prefer to study and work in the UK for ages. Indian students and skilled workers migrate to this country in the hope of a bright future. Indian travelers also love to visit the UK to have a wonderful holiday trip. More than 500,000 Indians have been granted visitors visas by the end of June 2019. This was about 11% more than the previous year. ## **Major Categories of UK Visa** There are several visa categories available for the UK visit. Some of the sought-after categories are: 1. **UK Global Talent Visa** 2. **Standard Visitor Visa** 3. **Spouse Visa** 4. **Student Visa** 5. **Work Visa** 6. **Ancestry Visa** ## **1. UK Global Talent Visa** [UK Global Talent Visa](https://www.kansaz.in/uk-immigration/global-talent-visa) is a special and esteemed category of visa for skilled leaders who wish to move to the UK, work there and settle. However, this visa is only available for leaders of specific sectors:  - Academics/Research - Arts and Culture - Digital Technology ### Related FAQs ** ** What are the eligibility criteria? **You need to be a leader or a potential leader. You need to belong to any of the following sectors:** - Academics/Research - Arts and Culture - Digital Technology ** ** When should I apply? It’s best to apply 3 months before your plan to move. This will help you tackle all the problems in due time. ** ** What are the fees? The fees for the global talent visa is £152. ## **2. UK Standard Visitor Visa** [UK Standard Visitor](https://www.kansaz.in/visit-visa/uk) is granted if you want to visit the UK: - For leisure and holiday - To see your family and friends in the UK - For business purpose - To take part in sports or creative events - To receive private medical treatment ** ** What are the eligibility criteria for the UK Visitor Visa? **You are eligible to apply for this visa if you meet the following criterion:** - Your departure will be immediately after the end of your visit period - You can support yourself and any dependents for the duration of your trip - You can pay for your return or onward journey and other trip-related costs - You have proof of any business or activity that you want to do in the UK ** ** Document requirements for the UK Standard Visitor Visa **To get the UK Standard Visitor Visa, you have to submit the following documents for hassle-free processing:** - A duly filled-up application form without any missing information - Copy of your current passport or other valid travel identification - You must have a blank page in your passport for the visa. Your passport must be valid for the whole period of your UK stay. - Certified translation of any documents that are not written in English or Welsh - Proof of accommodation - Detailed travel details along with past travel histories in the last 10 years (if any) - Tuberculosis Test report - Biometric information if you are staying in the UK for more than 6 months - Receipt of payment proof that you paid the visa application fee - 2 passport-size recent photographs ** ** Documents required at the UK Border for Port Entry EU/EEA nationals have to just show their ID and passport at the UK Port of Entry. ** An adult must accompany children under 17 years. Non-EU/EEA national need to produce:** - Valid Passport - Duly filled Landing Card - Visa ** ** How to apply for a UK visa? **UK visa application process involves the following steps:** - **Step 1:** Choose the right UK visa type as per your requirement - **Step 2:** Check your eligibility - **Step 3:** Complete the online visa application form and pay the fee - **Step 4:** Arrange the required documents - **Step 5:** Submit your application form to the UK Visa Processing Centre along with POP and relevant documents - **Step 6:** Appear for the visa interview at the specified consulate ** ** UK Standard Visitor Visa Fees A Standard Visitor visa costs about £95. The fee for a long-term Standard Visitor visa depends on its validity period. ** It is as follows:** - **2 years -** £361 - **5 years -** £655 - **10 years -** £822 **Processing Time:** You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks of attending your appointment at the visa application center. ### **Related FAQs** ** ** What is a Short-Term Study Visa? **Short-Term Student Visa is ideal for doing a short course of study in the UK. With such a visa, you can do:** - A short course of study in the UK, for example, an English language course or a training course - A short period of research as part of a degree course in the UK ** ** Which visas have been replaced by the UK Standard Visitor Visa? **The Standard Visitor Visa has replaced the following visas:** - General Visitor visa - Family Visitor visa - Child Visitor visa - Sports Visitor visa - Business Visitor visa - Prospective Entrepreneur visa - Entertainer Visitor visa - Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa - Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa ** ** What a UK tourist visa is meant for? A UK tourist visa allows the holder to enter the country for a limited time period. ## **3. UK Spouse Visa** A citizenship holder of Britain or a UK resident is allowed to [apply for Spouse Visa](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/uk-spouse-visa-guide) to bring their spouse to the UK. You can also apply for this family visa if you are: - Lawfully married to a British citizen - In a long-term relationship with a British citizen - Are willing to get married or become a civil partner of a British citizen within 6 months ** ** Who is eligible to get the UK Spouse Visa? **To qualify for a UK Spouse Visa, you have to meet the following conditions:** - You and your spouse must be over the age of 18 year - You must have met each other and be married legally - You must be planning to live together permanently - You have enough fund to support yourselves and any dependent - Your sponsoring partner must earn more than £18,600 per annum OR - You have enough savings to sponsor yourself - You have arranged for suitable accommodation for you, your spouse, and any dependant - You satisfy your knowledge of English by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) ** ** What are the document requirements of the UK Spouse Visa? **The following documents are required when submitting the spouse visa application form:** - Valid passport - Recent passport-size photograph - Evidence of minimum income - Proof of genuine relationship - English language certificate - Right to live in the country where the applicant has applied from - Tuberculosis test results (if necessary) ** ** What is the application process? - **Step 1: **You or your partner need to apply online - **Step 2: **The applicant needs to make an appointment at a visa application center. - **Step 3: **You can find the nearest visa application center on GOV.UK website. ** ** What’s the cost of a UK Spouse Visa? The current fee for a UK Spouse Visa is £1,523 for the applications made outside the UK ** ** How long is the processing time? The average processing time for a UK spouse visa application is 2 – 12 weeks from the date of application submitted. ## **4. UK Student Visa (previously known as Tier 4 General Student Visa)** This category is meant for non-EEA students who wish to [study in the UK](https://www.kansaz.in/study-visa/united-kingdom). Applicants must secure a place at a registered UK educational institute before they can apply for a UK Student Visa. If you are under 18 and willing to study at an independent school in the UK, you will be granted an eligible Child Student visa instead. ** ** Who is eligible to apply for a UK Student Visa? **The eligibility criterion for this visa are:** - You are at least 16 years old - You are a non-EEA student - You secured a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor - You have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course fees - You can speak, read, write and understand English - You need consent from your parents if you’re 16 or 17 ** ** What documents do I need to apply for a UK Student Visa? **When you apply for a UK student visa, you must provide the following:** - A Current passport or any other valid travel documentation - A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the course provider - Proof of having enough money to support yourself and pay for your course fees - A valid ATAS certificate (if your course requires it) - Consent of a parent or legal guardian (if you are under 18) - Proof of relationship to your parent or guardian (if you are under 18) - Tuberculosis test results - Written consent from your financial sponsor in case you received sponsorship in the last 12 months ** ** How to apply for a UK Student Visa? - You have to apply for a UK student visa online using the UK Government’s official website - You can make an application up to 3 months before your intended date of travel to the UK - Your UK visa application date is the date when you paid the application fee ** ** UK Student Visa Cost **Here are the costs applicable for the visa:** - £348 to apply for a student visa from outside the UK - £475 to extend or switch to a Student visa from inside the UK - The applicants have to pay the same visa fee for each person that accompanies them - There is an additional health surcharge to pay ** ** Processing time for UK Student Visa It usually takes 3 weeks to get a decision on your UK Student Visa application. ### **Related FAQs** ** ** How long can I stay in the UK on a Student Visa? The maximum duration can be up to 5 years. **The duration of your stay in the UK on a Student Visa depends on these factors:** - The length of your course - Nature of the courses you have already completed ** ** What is a Tier 4 Visa Sponsor? An education provider can apply for a Tier 4 student sponsor license if they want to offer financial support and enroll international students. Not all institutes in the UK are eligible to offer the Tier 4  sponsor. ** ** What is the English Language Requirement of Applying for a UK Student Visa? It depends upon the type of visa that you will apply. **Here is a table to explain:** | **VISA TYPE** | **IELTS REQUIREMENTS** | | --- | --- | | Tier 4 (General) Student Visa for below degree level and pre-sessional courses | IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 overall and in each of the four segments | | Tier 4 (General) Student Visa for degree level and above | IELTS/IELTS for UKVI – 5.5 overall and in each of the four segments | ** ** Is it a must to have a Biometric Residence Permit for a Student Visa? The Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) holds a migrant's biographical details (name, date, and place of birth) and biometric information (facial image and fingerprints). It also shows their immigration status and entitlements during their stay in the UK. You must obtain a BRP from the UKVI while applying for a student visa. ## **5. UK Work Visa (Tier 2 General Visa)** Tier 2 General Visa is the most prominent [UK Work Visa](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/uk-work-visa-for-indians) category. Tier 2 General Visa is for skilled workers coming from outside the EEA and Switzerland. ** ** Eligibility Criteria **You can apply for a Tier 2 Work Visa if you fulfill the following criteria are met:** - You have a job offer for a skilled position in the UK - You’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland - You have cleared the English Language Test - Some professionals like engineers, healthcare, and teaching staff are in high demand in the UK. They can use a fast-tracked application route to get a UK Work Visa. ** ** Document Requirement for Tier 2 General Work Visa **You have to submit the following documents:** - Valid passport - A valid certificate of sponsorship for your job - Proof of an appropriate salary for your job - English Language Test score - Proof of personal savings which is sufficient to support yourself and dependents in the UK - Travel history over the last 5 years - Tuberculosis test result - Police Clearance Certificate ** ** What are the application steps for the Tier 2 General Visa? **The application process involves 2 major steps:** - **Sponsorship Licence:** This stage is undertaken by your employer. The employer applies directly to UKVI to get the sponsorship license. All employers have to meet the Resident Labour Market Test to get the license. - **Applying for the Tier 2 Work Visa:** In this stage, the prospective employees submit a Tier 2 Work Visa application using the virtual Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) number. This is to prove that they meet the Tier 2 requirements. ** ** How much does a Tier 2 Work Visa cost? **Here are the tables to explain the [Tier 2 General Work Visa](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/uk-tier-1-vs-tier-2-visa) charges:** **Up to 3 years:** | **Who you’re applying for** | **Apply (outside the UK)** | **Extend or Switch (in the UK)** | | --- | --- | --- | | You | £610 | £704 | | If you are a citizen of Turkey or Macedonia | £555 | £649 | | All dependants | £610 per person | £704 per person |   **Up to 3 years (shortage occupation):** A Shortage Occupation is a skilled job where there is a massive shortage of workers in the UK. | **Who you’re applying for** | **Apply (outside the UK)** | **Extend or Switch (in the UK)** | | --- | --- | --- | | You | £464 | £464 | | If you are a citizen of Turkey or Macedonia | £409 | £409 | | All dependants | £464 per person | £464 per person |   **More than 3 years:** | **Who you’re applying for** | **Apply (outside the UK)** | **Extend or Switch (in the UK)** | | --- | --- | --- | | You | £1,220 | £1,408 | | If you are a citizen of Turkey or Macedonia | £1,165 | £1,353 | | All dependants | £1,220 per person | £1,408 per person |   **More than 3 years (Shortage occupation):** | **Who you’re applying for** | **Apply (outside the UK)** | **Extend or Switch (in the UK)** | | --- | --- | --- | | You | £928 | £928 | | If you are a citizen of Turkey or Macedonia | £873 | £873 | | All dependants | £928 per person | £928 per person | ** ** Processing Time for Tier 2 General Work Visa You should get a decision on your visa application within 3 weeks. ### **Related FAQs** ** ** Can I bring my family on a Tier 2 Work Visa? **Yes, you can. The following family members or dependants can travel with you to the UK on a Tier 2 work visa:** - Spouse or civil partner - Children under the age of 18 - Children over 18 if they are presently living in the UK as a dependant ## **6. UK Ancestry Visa** The UK Ancestry visa is one of the most popular routes to get the [UK Permanent Residency](https://www.kansaz.in/blog/permanent-residence-uk) status. This visa is granted to people who have some kind of family connection to the UK. ** ** Who can apply for a UK Ancestry Visa? **To be eligible to apply for this visa, you have to meet the following criteria:** - You are aged 17 years or more - You are a Commonwealth citizen - You have a grandparent who was born in the UK - You are able to work - You are willing to take employment in the UK - You are capable of supporting the living costs of your and your dependents without depending on any public funding ** ** Document requirements for the Ancestry Visa **When applying for this visa, you may need to provide the following documents:** - A current passport or other valid travel identification - Bank statements to prove your financial strength - Tuberculosis test results - There must be a blank page in your passport on which the visa will be stamped - Birth certificate - Marriage certificate or civil partnership registration document if your spouse or civil partner is willing to join you - Birth certificates of the parent and grandparent as a proof of your UK ancestry claim - Marriage certificates for your parents and grandparents (if asked) - Legal adoption papers if you or any of your parents are adopted - Evidence that you have the plan to work in the UK ** ** Application process - **Step 1:** You must apply for a UK Ancestry visa from your home country. - **Step 2:** You are allowed to enter the UK only after the visa is granted. - **Step 3:** The visa is issued initially for 30 days. During this period, you must enter the UK and collect your Biometric Residence Permit. ** ** Cost of application for the UK Ancestry Visa The UK Ancestry visa will cost you about £516. You may also have to pay the additional healthcare surcharge as part of your application. ** ** Processing Time Required for the UK Ancestry Visa If you are applying outside the UK, it usually takes 3 weeks on average to receive the final decision on your Ancestry Visa application. ## **How can Kansas help you?**  **Kansas Overseas Careers **is the best immigration and visa consultant in India. Don’t take our word for it, we have the numbers to prove it. Served 20K+ customers and over 3K+ active cases. 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[Free Consultation](https://www.kansaz.in/free-consultation) ## **Other Important FAQs** ** ** When do you need a UK Visa? If you are visiting any foreign country, you do need a visa in general. Visiting the UK for a holiday, study or work also requires a valid visa from foreign nationals. Nationals from a few particular European countries can enter the United Kingdom without any visa. The UK visa allows you to enter the country and fulfill your purpose of visit depending on your visa type. ** ** Who doesn’t need a UK visa to enter the country? Many nationals are exempted from securing a UK Visa in order to enter the country. **You don’t have to apply for a UK visa if you are from:** - Scotland - Wales - Northern Ireland - Switzerland - A Commonwealth Country - An EAA Country If you need a visa to visit the UK, your next step will be choosing the right visa type. There are several types of UK visas. We are here shortlisting the major ones, along with a few helpful details. ** ** When to apply for a Certificate of Entitlement? Your standard visitor visa application will not be accepted if you have the right of abode in the UK, or you are a British citizen. Then you need to apply for a certificate of entitlement instead ** ** Can I work on a spouse visa? Yes, you are eligible to work or study in the UK once your spouse visa is granted. ** ** When can I apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)? Ancestry visas are generally granted for 5 years. At the end of its validity, if you have lived in the UK continuously, you may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). During your stay in the UK, you must not be out of the UK for more than 180 consecutive days. ** ** What are the deciding factors of the UK’s Point-Based Immigration System? All foreign nationals should satisfy the point requirement assigned to each UK visa tier. **Points are allocated based on:** - Age - English Language proficiency - Educational Qualification - Earnings/Maintenance - The UK Experience - Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) ** ** What is the EU Settlement Scheme? If you’re an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen, you and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. ** This scheme allows you to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021.** - Family members of an eligible person of Northern Ireland are also eligible to apply - You can continue to stay in the UK without applying if you are an Irish citizen or have Indefinite Leave to remain in the UK. ** ** Is the United Kingdom launching a new Points Based Immigration System? Yes, they are. From 1 January 2021, the UK will introduce a new points-based immigration system, and free movement will end. 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