Karibu Trips

United Kingdom · Tourist

UK Standard Visitor visa (6 months)

For tourism, family visits and business meetings in the UK for up to six months. Applied for online, with biometrics at a visa centre.

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Type
Multiple entry
Processing
15 to 25 working days
Stay
180 days
Valid for
180 days

What you need

  • Passport photo page Upload

    Passport valid for at least six months after your return date, with two blank pages.

  • Passport-style photo Upload

    Recent colour photo on a white background, no glasses, face fully visible.

  • Bank statements (last 3–6 months) Upload

    Stamped by the bank, showing enough funds for the trip.

  • Proof of employment or business Upload

    Employer letter with leave dates, or business registration and recent tax documents.

  • Travel itinerary Upload

    Dates, where you will stay and what you will do.

  • Invitation letter (if visiting family) Upload

    With a copy of your host's passport or UK residence document.

  • Previous passports and visas Upload

    Your travel history helps the application.

What happens next

  1. 1

    Apply online with your passport details and travel dates. You get a reference straight away.

  2. 2

    Pay the government fee and our service fee — by mobile money, card or bank transfer.

  3. 3

    Upload your documents. A visa officer checks every page and tells you within one working day if anything is missing.

  4. 4

    We submit your application and track it. You get an update by SMS, WhatsApp and email at each step.

  5. 5

    Your visa arrives by email (e-visas) or your passport comes back to you. We remind you of the conditions before you fly.

What makes a strong application

The UK decides on whether you will leave at the end of your visit. Clear finances, a job or business to return to, and a consistent travel plan matter more than anything else. We review your documents for exactly these points before you submit.

Biometrics

You attend a visa application centre to give fingerprints and a photo. We book the appointment for you.

Questions

How long does the UK Standard Visitor visa (6 months) take?

Usually 15 to 25 working days once your application is complete. Apply at least three weeks before you travel.

How much does the UK Standard Visitor visa (6 months) cost?

The government fee is ₵1,980 and our service fee is ₵720, so ₵2,700 in all. You pay nothing else to us.

Requirements and fees are a guide and can change without notice. We confirm the current rules for your passport before you pay. Official source