United Kingdom•Europe15-21 days
1,635 GBP
6 months
No
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Tourism, visiting family, short business, medical treatment, academic activities. Up to 6 months.
The UK Standard Visitor visa allows foreign nationals to visit the UK for tourism, family visits, short business activities, or medical treatment for up to 6 months. Long-term visas valid for 2, 5, or 10 years are available, though each stay must not exceed 6 months.
The standard application fee is £135, with priority processing at £500 (5 working days) and super-priority at £1,000 (24-hour decision). Work and study are not permitted; public funds cannot be accessed; the visa cannot be extended or switched from within the UK. No PR pathway exists.
This visa is ideal for non-EEA nationals planning a short, temporary trip to the UK with clear ties to their home country and no intention to settle.
Standard application | 135 GBP |
Priority service (5 working days) | 500 GBP |
Super-priority service (24-hour decision) | 1,000 GBP |
| Standard | 2 weeks – 3 weeks |
| Priority | 5 days |
| Super-priority | 1 day |
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit
Able to support yourself and any dependants for the duration of your trip
Able to pay for your return or onward journey
Will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home
Have a valid passport or travel document for the whole of your stay
Education
none or higher
Valid passport or travel document.
Proof of financial means (e.g., bank statements for the last 6 months, payslips).
Evidence of travel plans (e.g., flight bookings, itinerary).
Accommodation details (e.g., hotel booking or letter from a host).
Evidence of ties to your home country (e.g., employment letter, property ownership).
Purpose-specific documents (e.g., invitation letter for business, letter from doctor for medical treatment, acceptance letter for study).
| Application Steps | Check if you need a visa based on your nationality.; Complete the online application form on GOV.UK.… | gov.uk |
| Fee Breakdown | Standard application: 135 GBP; Priority service (5 working days): 500 GBP; Super-priority service (2… | gov.uk |
| Fees | £135 standard; £500 priority (5 working days); £1,000 super-priority (24-hour decision) | gov.uk |
| Forms | — | gov.uk |
| Included Nationalities | — | gov.uk |
| Job Offer Required | false | gov.uk |
| Application Portal | https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visa | gov.uk |
| Official Info | https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor | gov.uk |
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