UK visit visa applications are refused every day - often where the trip itself is genuine.
Most refusals do not happen because the applicant was ineligible. They happen because the evidence submitted did not allow the Home Office decision maker to be satisfied that the visit was credible, temporary, and properly funded.
This 27-page preparation guide is written by a UK immigration adviser authorised and regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). It explains, in clear and practical terms, how visitor visa applications are actually assessed, where applications commonly fail, and how to present your evidence so it is consistent, coherent, and easy for a decision maker to trust.
The guide focuses on:
the genuine visitor test in plain language
purpose of visit and credibility
financial evidence and common refusal triggers
proving you will leave the UK
structuring documents to avoid contradictions
It is designed for applicants preparing their own visit visa application who want to reduce refusal risk caused by poor evidence, unclear finances, or weak presentation.
If you are planning to apply for a UK visit visa, this guide is best read before you complete the online application form.
UK visit visa applications are refused every day - often where the trip itself is genuine.
Most refusals do not happen because the applicant was ineligible. They happen because the evidence submitted did not allow the Home Office decision maker to be satisfied that the visit was credible, temporary, and properly funded.
This 27-page preparation guide is written by a UK immigration adviser authorised and regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). It explains, in clear and practical terms, how visitor visa applications are actually assessed, where applications commonly fail, and how to present your evidence so it is consistent, coherent, and easy for a decision maker to trust.
The guide focuses on:
the genuine visitor test in plain language
purpose of visit and credibility
financial evidence and common refusal triggers
proving you will leave the UK
structuring documents to avoid contradictions
It is designed for applicants preparing their own visit visa application who want to reduce refusal risk caused by poor evidence, unclear finances, or weak presentation.
If you are planning to apply for a UK visit visa, this guide is best read before you complete the online application form.
This guide provides general information about UK visitor visa evidence requirements and decision-making practices.
It does not constitute immigration advice and does not assess individual circumstances.
Purchase grants a single-user licence for personal use only. Redistribution or resale is prohibited.
If your circumstances are complex, or you have previous refusals or adverse immigration history, regulated advice may be appropriate.
