Standard Visitor Visa for a British National
Okay, this is a very weird question.
My son is Bolivian, and we're applying for his British citizenship. Most likely, that will arrive before we are due to travel to the UK. However, in order to be in the UK when we need to be, we likely won't have time to get his British passport. So, my question is - is it possible to get a visitor visa for him once he's a British national? Or is there a way to get into the country without a British passport? He'll have a Bolivian passport.
Bolivian citizens can go to the Republic of Ireland without a visa, could we travel up, apply for the passport, and then live in the Republic until his passport arrives? I know this is a very obscure question.
Best Answer
As a matter of law, a UK national is not supposed to get a UK visa. A dual citizen child that the UK doesn't know about might be able to get one, but in your case the UK knows about your child's nationality.
Your child can certainly enter Ireland with a Bolivian passport and then, assuming your child is a British citizen, can travel entirely legally to the UK without a UK passport or visa. In other words, yes, you can live in Ireland until the passport arrives, but you don't have to.
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What is a standard visitor visa?
Standard Visitor visas information. Standard visitors can come to the UK for up to six months in any 12 month period, so this type of visa would be suitable for anyone coming to the UK to visit you for a holiday, to attend your graduation or to stay with you for a short period of time.How long can you stay in the UK with a standard visitor visa?
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.What documents do I need for standard UK visitor visa?
What Documents Will I Need to Provide for the UK Standard Visitor Visa?- A valid passport or travel document.
- Bank statements confirming that you can support yourself and return journey.
- Evidence of your purpose of the visit.
- Evidence that you will leave the UK at the end of your proposed visit.
How many entries are allowed with the United Kingdom standard visitor visa?
Standard 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.Standard Visitor Visa UK Documents
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