Visa Processing time, General Tourist, from India

ankjain · Post by **ankjain** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:04 pm

Hi,
We are in a tough situation. We have applied visa for my wife and son (9 months) on 26th Aug. I already have tier-II visa and traveling to UK on 17th Sep. I have read on the forum that currently they are taking more than 3-4 weeks for General Purpose Visa. Does anyone experienced/know of case where they got their visa earlier?
What can we do? Please advise.

Thanks a lot !!

Lucapooka · Post by **Lucapooka** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:10 pm

You can see the average wait timeson the UKBA site but are you correct in that you want visit visas for them rather than PBS dependant?

ankjain · Post by **ankjain** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:37 pm

hi mate
thanks for the prompt reply... many of my friends have got general visitor visa for family as our travel from india to uk is very short..
i am worried for my wife and kid , dont know if i can call visa office and request ?

ankjain · Post by **ankjain** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:52 am

Does anybody knows if someone got general purpose (less than 6Months) visitor visa in 15 days or less ? If yes than plz let me know, that would be a good relieving feeling

ankjain · Post by **ankjain** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:17 pm

can i get any help from this forum please?

ankjain · Post by **ankjain** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:38 pm

did anyone receive visa recently from India ? how many days it took/when u applied ??? many thanks in advance

mulderpf · Post by **mulderpf** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:54 pm

Why did you apply for a visit visa when you have a Tier 2? This could potentially cause issues as there would be very little reason for them to return after their "visit" if they are joining you.

mrajkumar · Post by **mrajkumar** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:50 am

I recently applied visitor visa for my mother in law, we didnot show the flight ticket and visa is granted for 6 months. If we book the flight ticket for the duration of 5 months stay in UK, will that create problem in UK airport during immigration?
Is there any maximum time limit for a single visit, btw we had mentioned in the visa application form as 2 weeks stay in UK.
Please advise

mulderpf wrote:Why did you apply for a visit visa when you have a Tier 2? This could potentially cause issues as there would be very little reason for them to return after their "visit" if they are joining you.

ankjain · Post by **ankjain** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:19 pm

Since I got No Help from this group.. I feel someone like me should not suffer... I will tell you our timeline for those who are waiting for their UK tourist visa
UK Tourist Visa
Appointment Taken: 24-Aug-11
Appointment For Date: 26-Aug-11
Biometric + Document submission at Mumbai, North: 26-Aug-11
Visa processed SMS: 15-Sep-11 (13 Working Days)
Visa received via courier: 16-Sep-11 (14 Working Days)

Got multi entry UK Visa for 6 Months.

Documents: Salary slips, Bank Fixed Deposits, Employer Leave Letter (this makes sure you are coming back), Marriage Certificate (for married), Birth Certificate (Child/Infant).. any additional documents in those lines will help.

mulderpf · Post by **mulderpf** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:11 pm

ankjain wrote:Since I got No Help from this group.

It's a two-way street, you also chose to ignore questions directed to you.

At no point did you indicate that your spouse is employed in India and you only disclose that after the fact.

ankjain · Post by **ankjain** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:22 pm

i agree mate... but all this visa process took bit long and we got really nervous..
i want to share my experience so other might get help !

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Visa Processing time, General Tourist, from India

Visa Processing time, General Tourist, from India