A comprehensive guide to UK Visas and their types:
Visitor Visas:
Standard Visitor Visa: For tourism, business meetings, medical treatment, or academic conferences.
Marriage Visitor Visa: For individuals planning to get married or register a civil partnership in the UK.
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa: For short-term professional activities such as lecturing or examining.
Work Visas:
Tier 2 (General) Visa: For skilled workers with a job offer from a UK employer.
Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Visa: For employees of multinational companies being transferred to a UK branch.
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Visa: For religious workers taking up a position within a faith community.
Tier 2 (Sportsperson) Visa: For elite athletes and coaches endorsed by a recognized sports organization.
Student Visas:
Tier 4 (General) Student Visa: For individuals enrolled in a course at a UK educational institution.
Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa: For children aged 4 to 17 studying at independent schools in the UK.
Family Visas:
Spouse Visa: For partners of UK citizens or settled persons to join them in the UK.
Fiancé(e) Visa: For individuals planning to marry a UK citizen or settled person within six months.
Parent Visa: For parents of a UK citizen or settled person, subject to certain eligibility criteria.
Business Visas:
Start-up Visa: For entrepreneurs starting a new business in the UK.
Innovator Visa: For experienced businesspeople seeking to establish an innovative business in the UK.
Sole Representative Visa: For employees of overseas companies intending to set up a branch or subsidiary in the UK.
Other Categories:
Ancestry Visa: For Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent.
Global Talent Visa: For individuals recognized as leaders or emerging leaders in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, the arts, or digital technology.
Representative of an Overseas Business Visa: For employees of an overseas company setting up a UK branch.
It’s important to note that the information provided here is a general overview, and specific requirements, eligibility criteria, and application processes can vary. It is advisable to visit the official UK government website (www.gov.uk)