Do I need a general or business visitor visa to take the IELTS in the UK?

I'm planning to go to the UK to visit friends and also to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) while I'm there. What sort of visa should I apply for? General visitor or business visitor? Also, I was in the UK till December 2013 on a business visitor visa which I extended in the UK twice. Will it pose a problem for my visa application now? It's been 5 months since I've been back home.

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Best Answer

I doubt you'll find an official answer, since this isn't one of the reasons listed on the Check if you need a UK visa page, but since taking a test is a) a perfectly legitimate reason to visit, and b) not work or business, the general visa seems more suitable. This is doubly so since you're also visiting friends.

Since you have been away for a long period of time and have a good reason to return, I don't see why you would have any problems getting the new visa. As always, any proof you can offer that you are planning to return back home (job, property, family etc) is useful though.

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Is IELTS required for UK business visa?

UK visa applicants must ensure that they register for an 'IELTS for UKVI' test date at one of the UKVI locations. The IELTS test for UK visa purposes is designed to meet certain administrative requirements that are specific to UK Visas and Immigration.

Which IELTS should I take for UK work visa?

Work in the UKVisa descriptionCEFR level requiredIELTS test and score requiredTier 2 General visaB1IELTS \u2013 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skillsTier 2 Sportsperson visaA1IELTS \u2013 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skillsTier 2 Minister of Religion visaB2IELTS \u2013 5.5 overall, and for each of the four skills2 more rows

Does UK accept IELTS general?

IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training and IELTS Life Skills are accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as proof of English proficiency for those wishing to live, work and study in the UK.

Can I give IELTS on tourist visa?

Yes you can the only means of identification you'll give them is your international passport. Also they check your visa page so you must have a valid visa.

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