To seek respite from scorching heat in the United Arab Emirates, nationals and residents of the Gulf country usually choose the United Kingdom as destination to get respite from the sun.

The UK has launched the electronic travel authorization for the UAE nationals while residents of various countries, including Pakistan and Philippines, in the United Arab Emirates are required to apply for a visit visa.

Following is the easy process to apply for the UK visit visa:

Select the Visa Type

The UK offers various types of visas, depending on the duration of the stay of the application. However, most of the people select ‘Standard Visitor Visa’.

Documentation

The applicants are required to prepare the documentation required for the visa they have applied fr.

Apply For Visa

After gathering documents, the applicants will visit the official website of the UK government to apply for the visa.

Pay Fee

After completing the online application, the applicants will pay the fee. Upon payment, a reference number will be given to the application.

Upload Documents

At this step, you will be required to upload all the relevant documents online.

Biometric

The applicant will book and appointment at any nearby VFS Application centre to submit the biometrics.

Visa Approval or Rejection

At this time, the applicants will be informed if their visas has been accepted or rejected and they will be called to the VFS centre to collect their passports.

UK Standard Visit Visa Cost in Dirhams

The visit visa fee for the UAE residents stands at £115 or approximately AED557.33 for up to six months as of August 2024.