Standard Visitor Visa

Visit UK

Prepare for your trip to the United Kingdom. Eligibility, supporting documents, and how to apply for your UK visit visa.

Visit visa: UK

Prepare for your trip to the United Kingdom. Eligibility, supporting documents, and how to apply for your UK visit visa.

Visa types & options

Standard Visitor Visa

For tourism, business, study (up to 6 months), or private medical treatment. Most common visit visa for the UK.

Marriage / Civil Partnership visit

For visiting the UK to get married or form a civil partnership. You must leave the UK after the ceremony.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about UK

Usually up to 6 months. For some reasons (e.g. private medical treatment) you may apply for longer. You must leave before your visa expires.

You can apply to extend from inside the UK in limited cases (e.g. medical treatment). For tourism or business you normally need to leave and reapply from abroad.

It depends on your nationality and whether you need to pass through border control. Some nationals need a Direct Airside Transit Visa or a Visitor in Transit visa. We can advise for your situation.