Visa needed to visit friends in London
I will be flying to Pittsburgh from Benagluru (India) and want to stop in London for 2-3 days to visit my friend. What sort of visa would I need to go to London? As I am an Indian national I will also hold a student visa for the USA.
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To visit friends in the UK you need a Standard Visitor Visa.
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How can I visit a friend in UK?
Visit the UK for a holiday or to see family or friendsWho can invite someone in the UK for a visit?
Your friend or family member can apply for a visitor visa so they can visit you in the UK. Visitor visas are usually for up to 6 months.Can a UK citizen Invite a friend to UK?
If you want to invite a relative or friend to come and visit you in the UK, and they need a visa, they will need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa at their nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC). There is information about how to apply on the gov.uk website. Your visitor must show the VAC some documents.Can I sponsor my friend to come to UK?
A friend, family member or business associate can be the sponsor in support of the UK Visitor Visa application. The documents required to sponsor UK Visitor Visa include proof of accommodation and the sponsor's bank balance.UK Family Visit Visa for Parents, Brother, Sister, relatives Checklist to make Good Visa Application
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