Applicants do not need to have friends or family in the UK in order to visit the country. An Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) allows nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or the United Arab Emirates to travel to the UK for leisure, business, study, visit family and friends, take part in sports and creative events, receive private medical treatment or purely to visit the country for up to six (6) months. The UK is extremely diverse in its landscape and people and has a wealth of culture, history and scenic beauty that can be discovered and explored. The application is completed online and authorizations will generally be granted within a several hours.

Although this visa does not entitle applicants to work in the UK, it does offer them the chance to experience UK’s many attractions and explore options for further stays in the UK.

Tourist Visitor Visa Basic Requirements

The Standard Visitor Visa has replaced the following visas: family visitor visa, general visitor visa, child visitor visa, business visitor visa, sports visitor visa, entertainer visitor visa, prospective entrepreneur visa, private medical treatment visitor visa.

To qualify under a Standard Visitor visa for tourism purposes, there are basic requirements which must be met. In addition, applicant must meet various other conditions based on the purpose of the visit to the UK. Applicants must only visit the UK for a maximum of six (6) months at a time, show that they will be able to financially support themselves, and meet the cost of their onward journey. They must not take up any paid or unpaid employment in the UK.

Tourist Visitor Visa Entitlements

This visa entitles holders to visit the UK for up to a maximum of six (6) months allowing them to experience life and culture in the UK. They may be allowed multiple entries to the UK during this six (6) month period.