United Kingdom · Visitor Visas

Standard Visitor visa

Allows individuals to visit the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, holidays, visiting family or friends, business meetings, or short courses of study.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Tourists and business visitors holding non-visa-national passports.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Intention to leave the UK at the end of the visit
  • Genuine temporary visitor with sufficient funds to cover all expenses without working or claiming public funds
  • Able to pay for return or onward journey
Process

How the process works

  1. Complete online form on GOV.UK
  2. Pay £115 fee (for 6-month visa)
  3. Attend biometrics at VFS/TLScontact
  4. Passport returned with vignette
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Valid passport, bank statements (past 3-6 months), employment/leave letter, itinerary, accommodation booking, invitation letter
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Also available as 2-year, 5-year, and 10-year multi-entry visas (maximum stay 6 months per visit).

Official source: GOV.UK — Standard Visitor visa. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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