Visas for individuals

To determine your eligibility for a UK visa, you must meet specific criteria that vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for.

Generally, you will need to provide evidence of your identity, your financial situation, your employment or educational status, and your intention to comply with the conditions of your visa. Each visa category, such as work, study, family, or visitor, has its own requirements.

We recommend scheduling a consultation with our immigration experts, who can assess your situation and advise you on your eligibility for the appropriate visa.

The type of visa you need depends on the purpose of your visit to the UK. Common visa categories include:

• Work visas: for those who have a job offer from a UK employer.
• Study visas: for students enrolled in UK educational institutions.
• Family visas: for joining family members who are already in the UK.
• Visitor visas: for short stays for tourism, business, or medical treatment.

The team at Simply UK Visa can help you identify the most suitable visa category based on your personal circumstances. We offer a comprehensive consultation service to ensure you apply for the correct visa.

UK visa processing times can vary, depending on factors such as the type of visa being applied for, the country where the application is made and the applicant’s own individual circumstances and eligibility.

Visa applicants are advised to take guidance on the current processing timescales for their specific type of application.

The processing date is typically counted from when the applicant has submitted their visa application.

Current processing times for applications can be found here:

If you are applying from outside the UK, see here.

If you are already in the UK, see here.

If you require a visa more urgently priority service and super priority services for applications being made from outside the UK are available for work, business and family visa routes.

Yes! There are ways to expedite the visa application process.

The UK Home Office offers premium and priority services for certain types of visas, which can significantly reduce the processing time. These services typically involve an additional fee. We can guide you through the available options and help you choose the best one for your situation. We will also assist you in preparing and submitting a complete and accurate application to avoid any unnecessary delays.

The price indicated is our ‘Service Fee’. This covers the professional assistance we provide throughout your immigration process. Including consultation, document preparation and application assistance, all from your dedicated Simply UK Visa expert.

They do not include government application fees, or any additional costs required by the UK Home Office.

Government fees are charges by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for processing visa and immigration applications. These fees vary based on the type of application, such as work visas, family visas, or citizenship. These fees can include the visa application fee, Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), and biometric enrolment fee.

A full list of these fees can be found here.

Your dedicated Simply UK Visa expert will be on hand to guide you through exactly what fees apply to your specific application, giving you a clear indication of the total cost of the application.

At Simply UK Visa we understand getting your visa is just the start of your relocation to the UK, so for every single person we apply for a visa for we will assist with the following services:

• Opening a UK bank account
• Organising a mobile phone SIM card
• Your National Insurance number application
• Understanding the UK’s public and private health systems
• Advising for registration to your local NHS doctor
• Selecting private health insurance, if required
• Verifying eligibility for the electoral roll and registering if eligible

We hope this will go some way to help settle you into your new life in the UK!