The granting of a tourist visa can be problematic for many reasons.
Not least because approval or refusal of General Visitor (tourist) visa applications is
totally based on discretion of the ECO
Any refusal letter should give the reasons why the ECO has refused application.
Unfortunately, appeals against refusal are normally only allowed when the applicant is visiting a close family member.
Some of the main reasons for UK tourist visa refusal are:-
Incorrect or Incomplete application without adequate supporting documents.
Carefully review ALL application requirements and FULLY comply
Insufficient finances or proof of funds to support applicant during the visit.
Be sure that adequate disposable funds are available for the full duration of the visit within UK
Incapacity of the sponsor to maintain the applicant’s stay in the UK.
Any sponsor should have the means at their disposal to support the visitor.
This needs to be demonstrated by bank statements, payment slips, mortgage/tenancy agreement/title deed.
It should be noted that financial support does not guarantee a visa. This only serves to meet mandatory requirements.
Inadequate Accommodation
Be sure that adequate accommodation is secured. If at the sponsors accommodation make sure there is no overcrowdingand that the sponsor has any needed permissions.
The applicant does not have strong enough social and economic ties to home country to prove their intention of returning home.
Applicant ties to home country can be employment, assets and properties, family, business and savings account.
Important supporting evidence would include a letter from the employer granting leave of absence from your job for a specified period.
Such a letter should also say how long you have been employed by them, in what capacity, and when you are expected back at work.
Anything that casts doubt in the mind of the ECO on your claimed intentions that you are genuinely seeking entry as a visitor.
Focus on presenting information only on the things that really meet requirements. Don't offer too much information.
Discovering submission of false information
Applicants who have previously breached the UK's immigration laws
There have been cases for Visitor Visa refusal that could be termed as completely ludicrous:-
I recall one forum member recently being refused because they had not previously undertaken any foreign travel before and the ECO did not see any compelling reason.
Everyone has to have a first time, right?
I just don't know how to avoid this refusal.
Another refusal was made because the applicant had previously visited UK for 6 months and made an second application within 9 months of returning home.
Applicants who had previously stayed longer than originally declared.
There is a documented case where the applicant wanted to visit a sister in UK who had not been seen for years.
The visa was refused because the applicant was deemed to not be close enough because they "had not seen the sister for some time"
Having "little or no idea what you plan to see or do".
Having no background information on the UK
