Under this visa applicants are allowed to visit the country without having to prove that they have friends or family in the UK.
Under this category to the UK Immigration Authorities, all applicants must prove they can financially maintain and accommodate themselves in the UK without resorting to public funding or working.
Tourist Visa Basic Requirements
Any applicant intending to visit the UK for leisure may qualify for a Tourist visa, if he/she is aged 18 years or above.
Applicants must establish that they will be able to financially support themselves and be able to meet the cost of their onward journey and they may visit the UK only for a maximum of six (6) months. An applicant must not take up any paid or unpaid employment in the UK and they are permitted to receive financial support from friends and family.
Tourist Visa Entitlements
Under this visa applicants may visit to the UK for up to a maximum of six (6) months purely for leisure activities, allowing them to experience life and culture in the UK. During the stipulated period of six (6) months, the visa holders may be allowed multiple entries to the UK.