This category is for Applicants who wish to enter the UK under the Approved Destination Status (ADS) Agreement with China
Non-European nationals who wish to enter the UK as visitors must have permission to do so unless they are the national of a listed country to which an exemption applies.
When the country exemption applies, an Applicant need only apply for leave to the Immigration Officer at the UK port of entry unless:
(a) visiting the UK to marry or to form a civil partnership (or give notice of this); or
(b) seeking to visit the UK for more than 6 months.
A Visit (Standard) ADS Applicants needs to demonstrate a genuine intention to visit. This means the Applicant:
will not undertake any prohibited activities set out in the Visitor routes
Additionally, Visit (Standard) ADS Applicants must also:
(a) be a national of the People’s Republic of China; and
(b) intend to enter, leave and travel within the UK as a member of a tourist group under the ADS agreement.
Visit (Standard) ADS visa holders are permitted to:
Visit (Standard) ADS holders are not permitted to :
Visit (Standard) ADS Applicants and any dependants must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover the all costs associated with the visit either personally or via third parties, without recourse to public funds.
A Visit (Standard) ADS visa allows an Applicant to stay in the UK for up to 6 months during its validity.
Our experienced lawyers can help Applicants:
DESCARTES SOLICITORS is recognised as one of the leading multi-practice firms in the UK. Our specialist immigration team works closely with individuals and organisations to apply for Visit (Standard) ADS visas. Please contact our lawyers on 0208 995 3556/0844 556 9901 or e-mail info@descartessolicitors.co.uk.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitor-rules