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

yes you can.

@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

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.britischebotschaft.de/en/consular/duesseldorf/visa_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

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

@klenze

If you still have doubts, send a e-mail through the following link

https://www.visainfoservices.com/Pages/Content.aspx?tag=Welcome_Page
https://www.visainfoservices.com/Pages/SendAnEmail.aspx

They usually respond within 1 work day.

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.

got a new question: if holding a C-visit-business visa am I allowed to get a job in UK??

thanks for any response

yes, you are as long as working not allowed etc. similar comments should not be on the visa sticker though

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

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

wow Great! Didn't know that any Law firm can help to turn an expired visa to a valid one! Indeed this Law firm is a very expert one, no doubt!

Check out when did the Klenze17 post this message!! ;-)

Hi
I am an egyptian and I have a valid multi-entrance c business visa till the end of the year.
l visited london last month for a training course and stayed for 10 days.
l want to visit london next month for tourism and I have booked a hotel and return flight .
I just wonder if I can visit UK for tourism with my visa and will the immigration officer accept to let me in?

No..Ukba is very strict.. Check with ukba to confirm