UK Visa General Visitor Application... to attend a student conference?
My niece has (carelessly) completed an online application for a General visitor visa. But her purpose is to attend an international conference in London. She has already paid and cannot seem to modify her application form anymore. How to go about and fix this? Will her application still be fine? Can she just note about the mix up, especially since both general and business visitor visa have the same amount fee? She is an international graduate student in New York City. Please advise.
What is the process at VFS for UK visa (tier 4 student) in India ?
Hi,When you arrive for your visa appointment at VFS center please arrive atleast 10 minutes prior (not before that as you’ll be told to wait on any other floor) to the appointment time. And please don’t come empty stomach as its atleast 2.5 hrs process.You’ll be called by the security guard according to your interview time.When you enter in the office door you’ll be told to show your appointment letter and turn off your mobile phone.Then there would be another gate and as you cross that there would be another counter most probably at your right where you’ll be getting token which has a number and when called you have to show up your documents at the designated counter. At the same counter you’ll be getting two more papers out of which one you're gonna fill ( please carry a pen) while looking at your CAS letter and the other will be filled by the document checker.Now when your token number is called show all the documents there. And if choosing priority visa carry 15,000 INR in CASH (thank me later), then they'll give you back your documents in their folder with the payment receipt and a plastic slip having a barcode. Please if you're going for a priority visa choose home delivery as its faster than picking up from VFS ( 2 days faster).When you're done with this you’ll be asked to go to the biometric counter when your token number is called where you’ll be submitting your documents and giving your hand print and picture.Then lastly you’ll be told to wait by the VFS personal and when he calls you’ll have to appear for a skype voice/video call.When you're done with this you can leave the VFS center.Hope for the best.
Which US Visa type I should select to attend a conference and tourism?
You should select B1/B2 option if you intend to attend conference as well as tourism.B1 category is specifically for applicants who are traveling for business purposes like attending business meetings, conferences, exhibitions, training, etc.When people travel for business purpose the also undertake leisure activities in most of the cases. On such instances the option to be selected is B1 / B2 which stands for both business as well as tourism purpose.You can check the USA B1 / B2 visa Procedure and documentation here.
What type of Schengen visa should a student apply for in order to attend a student conference?
You should apply for Business Visa. Academic conference is treated as non-tourism travel. You can apply for short stay business visa. I will be visiting a conference in amsterdam in oct 2016.
What are "sufficient funds" for a UK tourist/family visa?
There is no set amount - if there were, then it would be stated.“Sufficient” means no more or less than what it normally means. In the context of international travel that entails: transport, accommodation, food and drink, sightseeing or other planned activities, travel within the country, contingencies (i.e. travel insurance), and a reasonable buffer just in case.You will need to have flights and accommodation sorted before you apply anyway (if you don’t, the application will most likely be rejected). For the rest, show them your budget plan. It doesn’t have to be too granular - just, for example:Day 3: trip to LondonTrain fare for two people: £30Lunch and dinner for two: £60Museums: freeTheatre tickets for two: £100Shopping on Oxford Street: £200Needless to say, the total budgeted amount should be more than supported by your combined bank balances (i.e., don’t budget a £5,000 holiday if you only have £3,000 between you).Also, any support from people other than the applicant (including the applicant’s British spouse) must be supported and evidenced. Get them to write a letter for you to include, attach copies of their ID documents, and include bank statements and any other relevant documents. A common example of this is if you are staying with in-laws during the trip - in that case they need to write a letter, supply copies of their passports, and supply the deed or lease for their property.All this may sound excessive, but having helped my wife apply for two visitor’s visas and a spouse visa I can promise you that it is not. Unless your bank account shows six figures, take it seriously.
What UK visa do I require? Do I need to get a tuberculosis test?
I think Jackie Tang answered it very well - Google tells me that a Visa is required by Indian citizens visiting the UK - and as Jackie pointed out for your basic holiday a General Visitor visa sounds like it would be the appropriate option. However, you note that you are 16 - the UK government says you have to be 18 to apply for the General Visitory Visa General Visitor visa Instead there is a Child visitory visa for those under the age of 18 and this should be the one you apply for Child Visitor visaYou should not need to do a TB test - these tests are only applicable for people applying to stay for six months or more (in which case Indian citizens are required to take a test). As you are only visiting for a few days there's no need for you to take the test.**Note - all of this is gleaned from the UK government website and not from any direct experience or knowledge of their immigration system - so you know don't take it as gospel.
Which UK visa should I apply for?
There are various UK visa plans for those wishing to visit UK. Type of visa you need depends on your nationality and your reason for wanting to travel. Reason of travel can be anything for business or pleasure but appropriate visa is the first requirement.Standard visitor visa:Tourist Visitor Visa:Family Visitor Visa:Child Visitor Visa:Here's the link One of the popular visa supplier who will help you to apply for right type of visa.