United Kingdom•EuropeStandard Visitor visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
127 GBP
Stay Duration
Up to 6 months
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term visitor visa for tourism, visiting friends and family, or business visits. Allows stays of up to 6 months in the UK.
The Standard Visitor visa is for people who want to visit the UK temporarily for tourism, business, visiting family or friends, or other short-term activities. Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
1 day
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Must be valid for your entire stay
Proof of funds
Evidence you can support yourself
Return ticket
Or proof of funds to purchase one
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Advantages
- Simple application process
- No sponsorship required
- Affordable fee
- Fast decision time
Considerations
- No work permitted
- Cannot extend beyond 6 months for most purposes
- Must show proof of funds
Application Process
Apply online
Submit your visa application through the official portal
Prove your identity
Provide biometric information
Provide documents
Submit supporting documents
Pay the fee
Pay the visa application fee
Await decision
Wait for visa decision
Application Forms
Visa application
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