UK Standard Visitor Visa: Flight Itinerary Guide
One of the most misunderstood visa categories is the UK Standard Visitor Visa. Many travelers make the costly error of purchasing non-refundable flights to London Heathrow (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) before receiving a decision from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Official UKVI Guidance: Do Not Book Flights in Advance
The official GOV.UK guidance is explicit and unambiguous: "You should not pay for travel until you get your visa." UKVI evaluates your application based on your genuine visitor intention, ties to your home country, financial stability, and detailed travel itinerary—not whether you have already paid for a plane ticket.
What Should You Submit to UKVI?
- Tentative Flight Itinerary: A proposed flight schedule showing likely airlines, flight numbers, and dates matching your stated visit duration.
- Detailed Day-by-Day Travel Plan: A clear breakdown of where you plan to visit in the UK (e.g., London, Edinburgh, Oxford) and where you plan to stay.
- Hotel Reservations: Accommodation bookings or an invitation letter from your UK host with their tenancy or ownership documents.
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