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The Standard Visitor visa allows nationals from non-European countries to visit the United Kingdom for a temporary period for permitted activities such as tourism, business, short-term study, or other eligible reasons.
The Standard Visitor visa is typically issued for a maximum stay of up to 6 months. However, in certain circumstances, you may apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa valid for 2, 5, or 10 years, allowing you to visit the UK multiple times during the visa’s validity.
Each individual visit must not exceed 6 months at a time. Long-term visitor visas are most suitable for frequent travellers, such as business professionals or individuals with family in the UK, provided they can demonstrate a consistent need to visit and a history of compliant travel.
Understanding the visa requirements before submitting your application is crucial to ensure compliance with UK immigration rules and improve your likelihood of a successful outcome.
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Who needs to apply for Standard Visitor visa
The Standard Visitor visa encompasses several sub-categories, including:
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Tourism, Leisure, and Family Visits
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Business Visits
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Short-Term Study (up to 6 months)
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Study Visits
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Creative Visits
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Sports Visits
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Religious Visits
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Science and Academia Visits
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Work-Related Training Visits
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Medical Treatment and Organ Donation
NB: If you want to study an English language course in the UK for between 6 and 11 months, you should apply for the Short-term Student Visa.
What are Standard Visitor visa requirements
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You are a visa national
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You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for a purpose that is permitted by the visitor routes;
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You satisfy the additional eligibility requirements applicable for visitors coming to the UK to study for up to 6 months;
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You will not undertake any prohibited activities;
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You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit (including travel, maintenance and accommodation costs) without working or accessing public funds;
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You will leave the UK at the end of your visit;
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You will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home;
When to apply for Standard Visitor visa
Apply from outside the UK:
You need to be outside thte UK to apply for this visa.
The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel to the UK.
It will take up to 3 weeks to receive the decision on your Standard Visitor visa application.
You may be able to receive the decision faster. This depends on what country you’re in.
Fast tracked processing times for a premium fee are:
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you can get the decision within 5 working days (‘priority service’); or
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by the end of the next working day (‘super priority service’)
To discuss your UK Standard Visitor Visa application please contact our expert immigration advisors on
+44 7513621625 or schedule consultation below.
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