Standard Visitors Visa

You can:

• travel/tour
• see family and friends
• volunteer for a maximum of 30 days with a registered charity
• pass through the UK as part of your travel to another country
• attend certain business acitivies, like a meeting or interview
• attend certain permitted paid engagements as an expert in your profession
• take part in a school exchange programme
• do a recreational course for a maximum of 30 days, like a dance course for example
• study, take an exam or do a placement
• visit as an academic, senior doctor or a dentist
• for medical reasons, such as receiving treatment

You cannot:

• do paid or unpaid work unless you have a Permitted Paid Engagement visa
• claim public funds/benefits
• live in the UK by utilising multiple visas and visits
• get married or register a civil partnership, or give notice thereof, as you will need a Marriage Visitor visa

You must be able to demonstrate the following:

• You will leave the UK and have reason to do so
• You are able to financially support yourself and your dependants during the trip, or have a financial sponsor willing to vouch for you
• are able to pay for your journey after leaving the UK
• will not be living in the UK for long periods using a visitors visa

Please note that there may be additional entry requirements for some of the permitted activities, such as study or academics.

There are still many EU nationals that do not requirement a visa to enter the UK on a short-term basis. However, be prepared to show that you meet the eligibility requirements at the border if asked.

You can apply 3 months before you intend to travel to the UK.

You can apply for a long-term standard visitor visa that allows you to enter the UK multiple times over the duration of the visa.

Standard Visitor visa: £115 for 6 months
Medical reasons: £200 for up to 11 months
Academics: £200 for up to 12 months

Long-term visitors visas:

You can only stay for 6 months per visit.

2 year long-term Standard Visitor visa: £400

5 year long-term Standard Visitor visa: £771

10 year long-term Standard Visitor visa: £963

If you intend to bring family members with you, each individual must apply for a Standard Visitor visa.

If your partner and child are unable to apply for themselves, you have the option to submit a Standard Visitor visa application on their behalf. However, each family member must attend their individual appointment at a visa application centre

The visa is usually valid for 6 months. Unless you have the long-term visa.

Yes. You will need to attend an appointment at your nearest visa centre to have your photograph taken and to submit your fingerprints. This is for your visa.