The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. For people going to the UK for a brief visit to see friends or family or for a quick vacation, for tourism or leisure, a visa may be required.
The UK Standard Visitor visa is available for visiting friends and family, doing business, taking short studies, or travelling to the United Kingdom for medical reasons. On this site, you can find out if you need a visa for a trip to the UK and how to apply.
You can be a standard visitor to the UK either for tourism, business, and other activities. Be sure that what you want to do as a visitor in the UK is allowed and that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor:
You must meet the eligibility guidelines and only do permitted activities. You must be able to show that:
Visiting the UK may require you to meet additional eligibility criteria if travelling for Studying, doing a placement, taking an exam, academics, doctors, and dentists or for medical reasons. Contact an immigration expert for advice and help.
You’ll need to provide the following for your application:
A passport or travel document-your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay. The must be a blank page in your passport for your Standard Visitor visa.
Depending on your circumstances, you might also need to provide
If you’re visiting the UK to study, as an academic, or for medical reasons, you need to provide additional documents. In case you would like to receive a detailed list of travel requirements based on your travel intentions, please fill out the contact form.
Our immigration consultants have helped many people from all over the world visit the United Kingdom for business, pleasure, and family obligations.
To start on time and advance in a way that is consistent with your visit goals, our consultants can assist you in making the necessary preparations.
Learn the essential guidelines for applying for a UK Visitor Visa. Discover the eligibility requirements, necessary documents, and the application process to ensure a smooth journey to the UK for tourism, business, or family visits. Start your travel plans today!
The UK Standard Visitor Visa permits its holder to enter the UK and live for up to six (6) months.
If you regularly visit the UK, you can apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa. It is valid for a period of 2, 5 or 10 years. During each visit, you can stay for a maximum of six months.
A long-term Standard Visitor visa will only be valid for up to six months after you turn 18 if you’re under 18.
Prior to travelling to the UK for a visit, you must apply for a Standard Visitor visa and make an appointment at the visa application centre.
The earliest you can apply is three (3) months before you travel. You can use the contact form on our website to contact an immigration consultant who will assist you with the application process for a UK Standard Visitor visa.
The decision on your visa usually takes approximately three (3) weeks after you’ve applied, verified your identity, and provided your documents.
The decision on your application will be sent to you via email or letter. The email or letter will explain the next steps you need to take.
Holders of a UK Standard Visit visa are not permitted to work in the UK. Neither are they permitted to receive compensation from a UK source except in certain circumstances.
Visitors on a Standard visa cannot work for an organisation, or business in the UK, undertake work placements or internships or provide or sell goods or services in the UK.
While in the UK, holders of the Standard Visitor visa can conduct remote work related to their employment overseas, such as responding to emails or answering phone calls. However, your visit to the UK should be to engage in a permitted activity, not specifically to work remotely from the UK.
A Standard Visitor visa also allows its holder to seek employment and attend job interviews in the UK. Upon obtaining employment, you will be required to leave the UK and acquire the appropriate entry clearance before beginning work.
At Royal Migration, we understand the complexities of UK immigration. Our team is dedicated to providing clear, accurate, and up-to-date information to help you achieve your goals in UK. Browse through our comprehensive FAQs below for quick answers and valuable insights. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our experts for personalized guidance.
No! You are not required to prove your English level proficiency when applying for a UK standard visitor visa.
No. You will be required to submit your biometrics at a visa application centre as part of the application process, but it is not an interview.
Standard Visitor visas are valid for six months and allow multiple entries during the validity period.
