i want to visit U.K without any sponsorship.can i do so as a tourist? if so,what is the procedure?

Answer 1

please check http://in.uk.com

Answer 2

Get in touch with UK consulate and some local travel agents and UK Tourist office in London/ Bombay/Delhi. to see if there is a tourist program(check Internet).

Be a good will ambassador to UK.

You may send the print out of this to the consulate or embassy.

PS
We do need batter understanding of the people, and best way to do it is to visit with other people, and learn about them.

Answer 3

Hi surjit,
As far as I understand, there are special category working /tourist visas for 2 yearsm if you are below 27.
In Baroda, there is a society called friends of israel, they help young people to get these visas. friendsofisrael.com is the site where you should visit.
I also suggest youlook up swadeshinternational.com and also ask yourfreinds tovisit there. Medical tourism is the need of the hour-what we see is just tip of ice berg.
Best wishes

Preyas Mehta
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Answer 4

Get in touch with UK consulate and some local travel agents and UK Tourist office in London/ Bombay/Delhi

Answer 5

TOURIST VISAS &
OTHER SHORT-TERM VISAS
Most persons who come to the UK for short periods come as tourists, business visitors or to see family members.

These visas are collectively referred to as ‘visit visas’. This page provides information about visitors visas and how to obtain them.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
The principal requirements for admission to the UK as a tourist or visitor are that the applicant:

is genuinely seeking entry for not more than six months as a visitor;

intends to leave at the end of his visit

does not intend to take employment paid or unpaid, or to produce goods or provide services, including selling goods or services direct to the public, during the visit;

does not intend to study at a publicly funded school;

can be maintained and accommodated without recourse to public funds;

is able to meet the costs of their onward journey.

Applicants may be questioned and required to provide documentary evidence that they are able to meet these requirements.

To apply for a visa the applicant must

be outside the United Kingdom and Islands at the time of the application

apply to the British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in the country or territory where they live. This is defined as the place where they are present in any capacity other than as a short-term visitor and have permission from the relevant authorities to be so. (Note that some discretion is allowed officials in this regard)

pay any fee required

answer all questions asked on the visa application form and by officials honestly

provide documentary evidence where requested to back up any statements they make.

The length of time taken to process the application will depend on the British Post. However many Embassies will issue entry clearance on a same-day basis.

Visas are normally granted to tourists for six months and may be valid for a single or multiple entry. Single entry visas allow only one entry into the UK while multiple entry visas allow the holder to travel into and out of the UK on multiple occasions during that period.

You must state when applying whether you want a single-entry or multiple-entry visa. Note that single-entry visas may be issued more quickly, particularly to persons who have not visited the UK before.

Note that the visa is valid for entry into the UK before the date indicated. When you enter a separate stamp is placed in your passport showing the date of arrival. The period of 'leave to enter' will run from that date.

check out this site for more details :

http://www.webbimmigration.com/uk_tourist_visa_information.htm#TOURIST%20VISAS%20&%20%20OTHER%20SHORT-TERM%20VISITOR%20VISAS

Answer 6

I honestly think you just need to buy a airline ticket unless you are planning on staying over a month. When I wanted to stay in London, I went on Lastminutedeals.com and got a great price, right by a Tube stop. Have a great trip!

Answer 7

United Kingdom, constitutional monarchy in northwestern Europe, officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the largest island in the cluster of islands, or archipelago, known as the British Isles. England is the largest and most populous division of the island of Great Britain, making up the south and east. Wales is on the west and Scotland is to the north. Northern Ireland is located in the northeast corner of Ireland, the second largest island in the British Isles. The capital of the United Kingdom is the city of London, situated near the southeastern tip of England.

The United Kingdom is a small nation in physical size. At 244,110 sq km (94,251 sq mi), the United Kingdom is roughly the size of Oregon or Colorado, or twice the size of New York State. It is located as far north in latitude as Labrador in North America, but, like the rest of northern Europe, it is warmed by the Gulf Stream flowing out of the North Atlantic Ocean. The climate, in general, is mild, chilly, and often wet. Rain or overcast skies can be expected for up to 300 days per year. These conditions make Britain lush and green, with rolling plains in the south and east and rough hills and mountains to the west and north.

Despite its relatively small size, Britain is highly populated, with an estimated population density of 245 persons per sq km (634 per sq mi) in 2002. It is highly developed economically, preeminent in the arts and sciences, sophisticated in technology, and highly prosperous and peaceful. In general, British subjects belong to one of the more affluent states of Europe and enjoy a high standard of living compared to the rest of the world.

The United Kingdom is one of the United States' closest allies, and British foreign policy emphasizes close coordination with the United States. Bilateral cooperation reflects the common language, ideals, and democratic practices of the two nations. Relations were strengthened by the U.K.'s alliance with the United States during both World Wars, and its role as a founding member of NATO, in the Korean conflict, and the Persian Gulf War. The United Kingdom and the United States continually consult on foreign policy issues and global problems and share major foreign and security policy objectives. In the United Nations, the U.K. is a permanent member of the Security Council.

The U.K. is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and has been a member of the European Community (now European Union) since 1973. The U.K. is one of NATO's major European maritime, air, and land powers and ranks third among NATO countries in total defense expenditure.
The British armed forces are charged with protecting the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts. The 44,000-member Royal Navy is in charge of the U.K.'s independent strategic nuclear arm, which consists of four Trident missile submarines. The Royal Marines provide commando units for amphibious assault and for specialist reinforcement forces in and beyond the NATO area.

Area: 129,720 sq km (50,085 sq mi)
Population: 51 million
Capital city: London
People: Anglo-Saxons, Scots, Welsh, Irish, West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians
Language: English
Religion: Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister: Tony BlairGDP: US$1254 billion
GDP per head: US$22,800
Annual growth: 1.7%
Inflation: 2.7%
Major industries: Banking and finance, steel, transport equipment, oil and gas, coal, tourism
Major trading partners: EU (Germany, France, Netherlands, Ireland) & USA
Member of EU: yes
Euro zone participant: no
UNITED KINGDOM
Business/Tourist
Student
No visa required for US Citizens for a stay up to 6 months.
US citizens do not need a visa to study if their stay is less than six months


Business/Tourist
1 Valid/signed passport (valid 6 months; with at least one blank visa page).
2 One visa application form completed and signed.
3 Two passport-type photographs.
4 Fax copy of hotel confirmation (for tourist visa applicants only).
5 Employment letter
6 Bank statement
7
Proof of departure - computer generated flight itinerary on travel agent letterhead (for tourist visa applicants only).
8 Business cover letter addressed to the British Embassy. Letter must state exact nature of business which will be conducted, length of intended stay, and also include business contact information in the UK (business visa applicants only).
9 Original US Resident Alien Card or original I-94, I-20 or IAP-66 if applicable.
10 Complete the Global Reservation Form.
Consular Fees.
How to Read an UK Visa.
Visa validity - It is based on consular fee paid.
Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. 2 to 3 days Rush Service is available for additional fees.
Student
US citizens do not need a visa to study if their stay is less than six months

1 Valid/signed passport (valid 6 months; with at least one blank visa page).
2 One visa application form completed and signed.
3 Two passport-type photographs.
4 Evidence of your Immigration Status in the USA.
5 Any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold.
6 A letter from the University, College or School confirming your acceptance for the course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course .
7
Evidence of Government sponsorship (if appropriate).
8 Evidence of funds (i.e. Bank Statement).
9 Complete the Global Reservation Form.
Consular Fees.
How to Read an UK Visa.
Visa validity - It is based on university acceptance letter.
Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 8 business days. 5 to 7 days Rush Service is available for additional fees.

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