Safeway Travel & Tour: UK Standard Visitor visa

UK Standard Visitor visa

How do I apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa?

The Standard Visitor visa has replaced the following visitor visa categories:

*General Visitor visa;
*Child Visitor visa;
*Business Visitor visa, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists;
*Sports Visitor visa;
*Entertainer Visitor visa;
*Prospective Entrepreneur visa;
*Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa; and
*Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa.
It covers all the previous visa categories above and hence allows you to visit the UK for:

leisure, for example holidays or to see your family and friends;
take part in unpaid business, sports or creative activities such as;
attend a conference, meeting or training;
take part in a specific sports-related event;
perform as an artist, entertainer or musician;
conduct research as an academic or accompany students on a study abroad programme;
take a clinical attachment or observer post as a doctor or dentist;
take the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test or sit the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE); or get funding to start, take over, join or run a business in the UK.
another reason, for example to receive private medical treatment.
You should either apply online or in person and pay the £85 visa fee when you have gathered the following documentation (if you are a visa national or will stay longer than 6 months):

a current passport or other valid travel identification;
1 passport-sized colour photograph;
proof that you will not remain longer than 6 months in the UK (unless your visitor visa category allows longer stays), for example:
a return ticket;
proof of employment or studies in your home country;
proof that you have family ties in your home country;
proof that you can support yourself during your trip, for example bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months;
details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans - you shouldn’t pay for accommodation or travel until you get your visa; and additional documentation based on the purpose of your visit and age:
Unpaid business, entertainer or sports activities in the UK - sports and entertainer visitors might be able to remain if they are eligible to switch into the Tier 5 Temporary Worker category;
Performers at permit free festivals;
Prospective entrepreneur - allows you to remain in the UK if you switch into the Tier 1 visa category;
Academic visitors and accompanying family - allows you to stay for up to 12 months;
Private medical treatment - allows you to stay for up to 11 months; and
Work related training.
Individuals under 18 should also include:

a Birth Certificate or legal document (such as adoption papers) showing the relationship between you and your parent or guardian
If travelling unaccompanied or with someone other than your parent(s) you should provide:
a signed letter from your parent(s) confirming details of anyone accompanying you, and details of care and accommodation arranged in the UK;
a copy of your parent(s) or legal guardian’s biographical page of their passport, which includes their signature and passport number if your parent(s) do not have a passport then you must provide another official document which bears their signature.
All documentation that is not in English or Welsh must be translated by a certified translator.

It's important to note that you cannot:

do paid or unpaid work;
live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent visits;
marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership; or
get public funds.

ABOUT US

Imagine having a traveling experience that is completely your own. It's entirely possible to leave home with one image of yourself and return with a new outlook on life. Safeway Travel & Tour helps you achieve this. We start from your visa application and end with your experience abroad.

Safeway Travel & Tour was incorporated as an alternative for travelers who needed a simple process regarding visa application, students who wanted a school application process that was straightforward and others who needed a firm to handle all their travel issues without complexities. Initially an initiative of some university schoolmates who traveled across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Germany, France and more, with vast experience on travelling.

Our services are quite unique; we provide a blend of migration (Visa) and online travel services including hotel, airline and conference reservations. Our group tour and expedition services enable students and other people afford networking whilst experiencing new cultures.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Guarantee of Visa

We are not part of any government. We are a private company and we do not have the authority to grant you a visa of any kind. We can only assist and advice people who want to migrate or travel to their selected country. Please note that the final decision on all visa applications rests with the relevant government department in each respective country.

Fee’s Payable

Any fees paid to Safeway Travel & Tours are for the provision of the Service(s) you registered for. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in Pounds or U.S. Dollars. You are responsible for paying all fees and applicable taxes associated with our Services using any of our accepted payment methods.

Our fees do NOT include other costs that are part of the migration process such as government lodging fees, medical and police checks, translation of documents, etc. As part of the Service(s) which is/are provided to you, an approximate indication of the fees which form part of the process will be set out for you, together with clarification as to when these costs are due.

Refund Policy

As soon as payment is received, the Client is deemed to have engaged the Services of Safeway Travel & Tours. Our Service is our professional advice and expertise. Once the Service has been provided to you, it cannot be returned, whether or not you have changed your mind or you no longer wish to utilize it.

If you collect and submit our refund request form within 12 hours of payment, you may be entitled to a refund if the Service has not yet been provided to you and/or work has not commenced on your passport. All refunds remain strictly at the discretion of management and will be less an administration fee of 40% of the total service charge.

Termination of Service

Safeway Travel & Tours reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time. Termination includes cancelling your registration with or ability to have full or partial access to any service provided to you by us.

Safeway Travel & Tours reserves the right to terminate this agreement for any reason, including the provision of false or misleading information; or your failure to comply with these terms and conditions.

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Complaints

Safeway Travel & Tours is committed to providing its clients with the highest standard of service. Our complaint handling process is designed to ensure that clients' concerns are treated seriously and addressed promptly and fairly. All complaints must be sent in writing using, phone conversation and in person. All written complaints will be acknowledged in writing. If a resolution cannot be achieved, the client's complaint will be escalated through to Management. All decisions made by Management are final. All clients will receive written notification of any investigation undertaken and the resolution achieved.

Governing Law

The agreement Terms shall be governed by the laws of the countries we operate in and their arbitration and/or courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes (including claims of set-off and counterclaims) in connection with this Agreement.

General

No person has been authorized to give any representations on behalf of Safeway Travel & Tours in regards to the subject matter or the terms of these Terms. Headings in these Terms are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

Safeway Travel & Tours may vary any of these Terms and any other information relating to the Service at any time, and your subsequent use of the Website will be governed by the varied Terms. In the event that any of the provisions of these Terms are or shall become invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder shall survive unaffected.

The Information We Have about You

If you deal with Safeway Travel & Tours in your individual or corporate capacity or on behalf of your family, etc., the typical information we collect about you would include:

Your name, address and other contact details

Your age, occupation and marital status

Extensive financial information, including source of wealth, investment portfolios you have, bank account details and, in certain jurisdictions, representations required under applicable law or regulation concerning your financial resources;

A head and shoulders photograph from, as applicable, your passport, national identity card or driver's license, as required by laws and regulations addressing due diligence and related matters; and

A personal identifier such as, depending on your country of residence, your Social Security Number, National Insurance Number, Tax File, Number, etc.

If you are an employee/officer/director/principal, etc. of one of our corporate or institutional clients, the typical information we collect about you personally would include:

Your name and contact details;

Your role/position/title and area of responsibility; and

Certain identifying information (e.g. passport photo, etc.) as required by laws and regulations addressing immigration and related matters. Of course, you are not required to supply any of the personal information that we may request. However, failure to do so may result in our being unable to open or maintain your account or to provide services to you. While we make every effort to ensure that all information we hold about you is accurate, complete and up to date, you can help us considerably in this regard by promptly notifying us if there are any changes to your personal information.

Our Use of Your Personal Information

We may use your personal information to:

Administer, operate, facilitate and manage your relationship and/or account with Safeway Travel & Tours. This may include sharing such information internally as well as disclosing it to third parties, as described in the following two sections, respectively;

Contact you or, if applicable, your designated representative(s) by post, telephone, electronic mail, facsimile, etc., in connection with your relationship and/or account;

Provide you with information (such as immigration assessments), recommendations, or advice concerning products and services offered by Safeway Travel & Tours and Facilitate our internal business operations, including assessing and managing risk and fulfilling our legal and regulatory requirements.

If your relationship with Safeway Travel & Tours ends, Safeway Travel & Tours will continue to treat your personal information, to the extent we retain it, as described in this policy.

Disclosures of Your Personal Information within Safeway Travel & Tours

In order to provide efficient and reliable services and to improve product and service options available to you, more than one entity within Safeway Travel & Tours may be given, or given access to, your personal information. For example, one Safeway Travel & Tours entity might share your information with another in order to facilitate settlement of your transactions or the maintenance of your accounts, or as part of its arranging for the performance of specialized services such as school search, hotel reservations, conference bookings etc. When so sharing your personal information, we adhere to applicable legal and industry standards regarding the protection of personal information. Additional information on how your personal information is protected while within Safeway Travel & Tours is provided below, under Information Security:

How We Protect Your Privacy.

Disclosures of Your Personal Information to Third Parties

Safeway Travel & Tours does not disclose your personal information to third parties, except as described in this policy. Third party disclosures may include sharing such information with non-affiliated companies that perform support services for your account or facilitate your transactions with Safeway Travel & Tours, including those that provide professional, legal or travel advice to Safeway Travel & Tours. Non-affiliated companies that assist Safeway Travel & Tours in providing services to you are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information to the extent they receive it and to use your personal information only in the course of providing such services and only for the purposes that Safeway Travel & Tours dictates.

We may also disclose your personal information to fulfill your instructions, to protect our rights and interests and those of our business partners or pursuant to your express consent. Finally, under limited circumstances, your personal information may be disclosed to third parties as permitted by, or to comply with, applicable laws and regulations; for instance, when responding to a subpoena or similar legal process, to protect against fraud and to otherwise cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities or with organizations such as travel agencies, universities and leisure bodies.

You should know that Safeway Travel & Tours will not sell your personal information.

Information Security:

How We Protect Your Privacy

Safeway Travel & Tours is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. We limit access to your personal information to authorized Safeway Travel & Tours employees or agents and, as described above in Disclosures of Your Personal Information to Third Parties, our service providers are held to stringent standards of privacy. We also maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect the information against loss, misuse, damage or modification and unauthorized access or disclosure.

Mission Statement

Safeway Travel & Tour is dedicated in making travel abroad easy. It's about creating travel opportunities for everyone who wants to travel abroad and know the world they are part of.

Principles

Our principles define our services. We believe that we educate people about the world and bring a positive impact into their lives from what we do. No matter your circumstances we will help achieve your dreams.

Visa Application – We believe in speaking the truth when making visa applications to the consulates. Our services are based on honesty, objectivity and the respect of the law.

Study – We contact various universities and colleges directly and get the best course and fees to suit your career. Our study package includes getting you the admission, helping with visa, searching for scholarships when necessary and providing financial assistance when needed.

Group Travel – We organize trips for group of students, families and corporate clients. We choose interesting destinations that also ensure the security of our travelers. Our trips are designed to give you a lasting impression of your host country.

Flight/Hotel/Conference – We research for the best fares, the best deals and the best services on offer in choosing your airline, accommodation and conference needs.

Service Code of Conduct

Our values and business principles are based on these codes of conduct

*The respect for immigration laws.

*Use of immigration consultants of good character and integrity

*Knowledge of the provisions of various immigration acts

*Diligence in giving honest and fair advice to clients

*Protect the confidentiality of clients and client details

*Keep proper records of all clients data

*Lawfully acting at all times in the interest of clients

*Avoiding conflicts of interest with the client

*Keep clients always informed about the progress of service

*Informs clients of our fees for services to be performed

*Acting in a timely and reasonable manner

*Give our clients the best possible value

*Discourage the exploitation of clients

F.A.Q's

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

We provide immigration and travel services such as visa processing, school search and placement, flight bookings, hotel reservations and conference reservations. We provide these services for most countries including USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

Why should I use Safeway Travel & Tour?

Our expert consultants and client service managers are trained in the various immigration laws in the countries we deal with for all your visa needs. Our staffs are professionals who offer face-to-face meetings in our offices. Our clients and testimonials speak of our excellent record.

Who can apply?

Our services are open to business organisations, employees, students and Generally anyone who is willing and able to travel abroad for school, business, holiday or tourism. Whether you are a first time traveler or an experienced sojourner, we can help with your travel needs.

What documents are required?

We determine the documents needed on an individual basis since everyone's circumstance is different but you should have a valid passport and birth certificate to start each process. For students add your school certificates and transcripts and employment documents for workers

What are the fees for your services?

Our fees are moderately priced and vary based on your personal circumstances and travel destination. We always have initial payment. We need the first fee to commence your Visa process, While the balance is paid when Visa is out But in some cases we might require 20% of the fee during halfway the process. This is when multiple requirements are needed from you by the concerned embassy. (e.g, Procuring more supporting documents).

How much is your Consultation Fee:

There is NO consultation fee.

Do you have group packages?

A family, groups of students or employees traveling together have a fee structure based on the number in the group. And it reduces as the size increases. Contact us for group rates.

Do you offer refunds and discounts?

There are no refunds once the Service has been provided to you but under exceptional cases management may decide what refund to give you. Agents have the discretion to offer discounts at their personal cost to the client but Safeway Travel & Tour has a no discount policy.

Where do i make payment?

Contact the office.. Payment are made in person because you will have to fill and sign some forms after payment.

If you dont have money halfway or after your visa is out.

Management reserves the right to withdraw their services for non-payment of services fees with no recourse to any refund whatsoever of fees already paid..

What are my chances of getting a visa?

Since we do not represent the embassies and consulates, we cannot determine the outcome of an application. We reduce the possibility of you receiving an unfavorable decision. And we have the record and experience to prove it.

Can you help if I have been refused visa before?

Consular officers usually base visa applications on the merit of documents presented. As such there is little reference to past applications in most cases. Each application is assessed based on the current circumstance of the applicant.

How long do you take to process a request?

For visit, family, tourist, study and similar visa applications, we usually take from one to five months to process an application. Settlement, ancestry, residence permits and work visas could take as long as nine months. Hotel, flight and conference bookings are done within twenty four hours.

Will I go for an interview?

For most consulates the need for your biometric data means that you will have to personally submit your application without an interview. Certain embassies meanwhile (USA, The Netherlands, France etc) conduct face to face interviews.

Do you pay my visa application fee, hotel, flight and other fees?

The client is responsible for their own visa application fees to the embassies. We do not bear the cost of hotel, flight or conference reservations and any travel insurance or vaccinations you may require prior to departure. Unless you are involved in some group travel tour that have availability of such packages.

How do I contact you?

Fill the form Below of Write Us an E-mail.

We shall get back to you within 12-24 hours.

Working Hour's Remains:

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm

Sat-Sun : Off

Address:

Teshie Tsui Bleoo, Accra Ghana

E-mail: safewaytravel@gmail.com

Tel: +233 (0) 541-890-133

Web/Blog: safewaytravel.blogspot.com

VISA TYPES

Immigrant Visa

An immigrant visa is a document issued by a consular officer (CO) or entry clearance officer (ECO) abroad that allows you to travel to a country and apply for admission as a legal permanent resident. A person can be granted an immigrant visa on the basis of marriage, family (ancestral) ties.

A client can apply for an immigrant visa in a country mostly in the following cases

*Family sponsored

*Employer sponsored

*Immediate relatives

*Special immigrants

Non-Immigrant Visa

A non-immigrant visa allows a client to travel to a port-of-entry to request admittance from a border official. It is the visa for most clients whose stay will be temporary. Most visa types are classed under this category and are granted for reasons such as

*Studying

*Business

*Tourism

*Medical

*Transit

*Temporal Work

UK Standard Visitor visa

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