What are common mistakes that lead to a Standard Visitor visa refusal?

A frequent cause of refusal is failing to satisfy the caseworker that you are a genuine visitor who will leave at the end of your trip. Strong ties to your home country, a clear travel plan and evidence of funds all help demonstrate this.

Using frequent or back-to-back visits to effectively live in the UK is not allowed and can lead to refusal, as can incomplete or inconsistent documents. Make sure your stated purpose matches your activities and that your financial evidence clearly covers your costs for the visit.