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visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
Posted on 30/07/2008 4:32 pm
visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
Hi all,
subject explains. I have work and residence permits in Germany and I had got 2-year, multiple-entry "c-visit-business" visa for UK. The application was for business purposes only.
In the UK visa stick on my passport it says "c-visit-business".
May I fly to UK for touristic purposes with this kind of visa? Did anybody have experience with this?
Cheers,
Klenze17
klenze17
Member since 30/12/2004
Posted on 30/07/2008 5:04 pm
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
yes you can.
raj
Member since 27/01/2004
Posted on 31/07/2008 9:04 am
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
@Klenze17
I was having "c-visit-business" for 3 years and i went around 8 times, Only 1st time, they have asked the purpose of visit and during later visits no one asked the purpose of visit.So you can go there for holidays etc
UMTS11
Member since 02/02/2006
Posted on 31/07/2008 10:47 am
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
Hi raj and UMTS11,
many thanks for your answers. Actually I was also certain that I can fly to England with this type of visa but anyway, visa formalities in my life have made me so paranoid...
Such kind of information do not exist in any web page of UK Embassies or you are asked to call them:
http://www.britisc...sa_applications_e.htm
Take a look at the call fees. 14$ for sole question to ask whether a visa is valid for touristic purposes.
Making an easy life so hard is the rule of life...
Klenze17
klenze17
Member since 30/12/2004
Posted on 31/07/2008 12:12 pm
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
Ya it is ok to fly but if you want very professional advise than you should contact these people who are very proficient in UK immigrations.
Web:http://www.theangelworld.com
Tarunpuri
Member since 31/07/2008
Posted on 31/07/2008 1:38 pm
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
@klenze
If you still have doubts, send a e-mail through the following link
https://www.visain...aspx?tag=Welcome_Page
https://www.visain...ages/SendAnEmail.aspx
They usually respond within 1 work day.
raj
Member since 27/01/2004
Posted on 31/07/2008 6:44 pm
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
Hi raj, I now have absolutely no doubt any more.
I have written an email to the address you mentioned above. I have received a response within 2 hours today stating that "c-visit-business" visa can be used for touristic purposes. UMTS already did it before.
I thank raj and UMTS11 for all of your patience.
Klenze17.
klenze17
Member since 30/12/2004
Posted on 09/09/2008 5:58 pm
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
got a new question: if holding a C-visit-business visa am I allowed to get a job in UK??
thanks for any response
gabglobal
Member since 09/09/2008
Posted on 11/09/2008 10:45 am
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
yes, you are as long as working not allowed etc. similar comments should not be on the visa sticker though
pwehrli
Member since 08/01/2004
Posted on 02/03/2010 11:05 pm
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
I'm having the same problem man , I have a type C-visitor-business valid till may 2010 , i got it cause i went to do an exam for CAA in the UK . now i want to go for 6 days to watch a football game and for touristic purpose in April , so I'm confused and not sure if i shall go or not!
my first time there was in December and the girl at the border control asked me for my purpose of travel and i showed her the exam confirmation ; will she ask again this time ? ( my second time )
what if i showed her the match ticket confirmation ? and my hotel booking ?
I'm so confused , please help
thank you in Advance
alitani
alitani
Member since 02/03/2010
Posted on 12/08/2011 3:39 am
Re: visiting UK as a tourist with visa "c-visit-business"
Hi Klenze17,
The Visa C - Business normally allows you to go to UK for non-Business purposes like tourist visits, but in certain cases you must justify some issues, to be sure of these issues, I recommend for you an International law firm located in London and they can help you, the name of this firm is Bright Case International Law Firm and you can access them through http://www.bcsite.com I believe they will be able to help you more.
eagleofmontagne
Member since 12/08/2011