Long Term Visitor Visa

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  • 24 March 2024

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If you are looking to visit the UK on multiple occasions over a number of years, you may want to apply for a UK long term visitor visa. Whilst this will not allow you to stay in the UK for more than 6 months at any one time, it will enable you to enjoy frequent visits over the course of several years, without having to re-apply for a visa each time you want to take another trip.

In this guide to the UK’s long term visitor visa, we look at the visa requirements and application process, as well as what is permitted – and not permitted – under this visa route.

What is the long term visitor visa UK?

The long term visitor visa is the permission given by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the division of the Home Office responsible for the UK’s visa system, to be able to visit the UK for a prescribed period of time. This could be, for example, for the purposes of tourism and leisure, such as visiting friends and family, or taking regular holidays. It could also be to carry out a range of different business activities , such as attending meetings or conferences.

If you are a visa national , ie; a citizen of a country that does not qualify for visa-free travel to the UK, you will need to obtain a visitor visa in advance to obtain entry clearance before arriving at a UK port-of-entry. Even if you are a non-visa national, it can often be advisable to obtain a long term visa for multiple visits . Whilst this will not necessarily guarantee entry to the UK on each occasion, as you must still persuade border officials that you are a genuine visitor and the reason for each visit, it can help to ensure a smoother process.

What does the long term visitor visa allow?

The rules relating to visitor visas are set out under ‘Appendix V: Visitor’ of the UK’s Immigration Rules, including how long this visa will last. In most cases, you will not be permitted to stay in the UK for more than a maximum of 6 months.

However, where you are looking to visit the UK a number of times, for example, for the purposes of visiting friends and family, or taking several different business trips, you may be able to apply for a visitor visa with a validity period of either 2, 5 or 10 years. This means that you will be able to visit the UK multiple times, although each stay must not exceed the maximum length of stay endorsed on your visa, in most cases, a period of 6 months.

The UK long term visitor visa can therefore be ideal, for example, for parents whose adult children have settled in the UK, where they would like to regularly visit their children and grandchildren. It can also be well-suited to those who need to visit the UK regularly for the purposes of business meetings or attending conferences over the course of time.

Other activities permitted under the long term visitor route, as set out under ‘Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities’ of the Immigration Rules, include doing some volunteer work for a registered charity for a period of up to 30 days, provided this is not the main reason for your visit to the UK. It can also include undertaking a short course of recreational study, again for up to 30 days and as long as this is incidental to the main reason for any UK trip.

What are you not allowed to do under a long term visitor visa UK?

When applying for a long term visitor visa, UKVI will always carefully consider the reason for wanting a visa over a prolonged period of time. The UKVI caseworker dealing with your application must be satisfied that you will leave the UK at the end of each trip. They must also be satisfied that you do not intend to use your visa to live in the UK for extended periods through either frequent or successive visits, or to make the UK your main home.

Equally, the long term visitor visa is not designed for those looking to undertake paid employment in the UK. If you are planning to work, look for work or start your own business, you will instead need to apply for a visa under one of the various work routes .

Importantly, as you will not be allowed to work whilst in the UK on a long term visitor visa, you must have sufficient funds to support yourself throughout your stay. This is because you will not be granted access to public funds, even though you cannot legally get a job.

UK long term visitor visa requirements

The eligibility requirements for visitor visas are again set out under Appendix V of the Immigration Rules. To be eligible for any subcategory of visitor visa, you must show that:

  • you are genuinely seeking to visit the UK for a purpose permitted under the visitor rules
  • you are able to support yourself for the entire duration of each stay
  • you are able to pay for reasonable costs relating to each UK visit, without undertaking paid work or accessing public funds, and can cover each return or onward journey
  • you will not undertake any prohibited activities
  • you will leave the UK at the end of each visit
  • you will not seek to reside in the UK for extended periods of time through either frequent or successive visits, nor will you make the UK your main home.

When it comes to long term visitor visas, and the risk that this can be used to live in the UK for extended periods of time, you will need to persuade UKVI that you have stable finances, as well as strong ties to your home country. Essentially, UKVI must be satisfied that you are a genuine visitor, with good reason to regularly visit the UK over either 2, 5 or 10 years.

How to apply for a long term visitor visa UK

To make an application for a long term visitor visa, you must apply online from outside the UK using the GOV.UK website on form ‘Apply for a UK visit visa’. You must pay the relevant fee, submit your biometric information at an overseas visa application centre, where required, and provide proof of your identity and nationality. You will also need to provide various documents in support, depending on the reason for your multiple visits.

The earliest you can apply for a long term visitor visa is 3 months before you travel to the UK, and you should get a decision from UKVI within 3 weeks of attending a visa application centre. However, it is currently taking up to 5 weeks for decisions to be made.

Long term visitor visa supporting documents

The type of documents you will need to support your application for a long term visitor visa will depend on the reason for your visits to the UK. However, in all cases, you will need to satisfy UKVI that your intentions are genuine and you intend to return home after each trip. This means that you will need to provide a passport or other valid travel ID, together with additional documentation to prove the purpose of your proposed trips to the UK.

Additionally, you must show that you have enough money to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visits, and that any funds you rely upon are held in a regulated financial institution in relation to which the UKVI caseworker is able to make satisfactory verification checks as permitted under Appendix Finance of the Immigration Rules. For long term visitor visa applications, UKVI are looking for those with a stable income or sufficient wealth.

Importantly, as being granted a long term visitor visa does not guarantee entry to the UK, on your arrival at a port-of-entry you must also be in possession of sufficient documentation to persuade border officials that you are a genuine visitor, and that you are able to support yourself without undertaking work or accessing public funds during your stay.

How much is a long term visitor visa UK?

The cost of your visa will depend on how long you apply for. To apply for a standard single or multiple-entry visa lasting up to 6 months, the cost is £100. For a 2-year long term visitor visa the cost is £432 from 10 April 2024; for a 5-year long term visitor visa the cost is £670; and for a 10-year long term visitor visa the cost is £837. However, if you would like to expedite the time taken for UKVI to make a decision, there will be an additional fee for premium processing.

You may be able to get a decision from UKVI within as little as 5 working days using the priority service, at an additional cost of £250, or even by the end of the next working day using the super priority service, at a cost of £956. You will need to check with the visa centre at which you are making your application to see if these services are available.

If UKVI believe that you cannot meet all of the eligibility requirements for the duration of the visa applied for, you may be granted a shorter visa than that requested. If you are granted a shorter visa, you will not receive a partial refund of the application fee. Equally, if your application is refused, you will again not be entitled to a refund. Importantly, paying for one of the priority services does not guarantee a favourable outcome to your application for a long term visitor visa, nor the grant of a long term visa for the intended duration.

What happens if your long term visitor visa application is refused?

There are various reasons as to why your application may be refused. This could be because you fail to satisfy UKVI that you meet all of the requirements as a long term visitor for your intended purpose. UKVI must also be satisfied that you are a genuine visitor and that you intend to leave the UK after each trip. For example, if you are not able to show that you have stable finances and strong ties to your home country, an adverse inference may be drawn that you intend to work in the UK. Equally, if it is clear from any previous travel history that you are planning to make the UK your home, your application will be refused.

Additionally, you could fall for refusal under ‘Part 9: grounds for refusal’ of the Immigration Rules. In some cases, your application could be refused on mandatory grounds, whilst in others, this will be at the discretion of the UKVI caseworker deciding your application. For example, if you have been to prison for a criminal offence in the UK or overseas, where your sentence was for 12 months or more, your visa application ‘must’ be refused. In contrast, if you have been convicted of an offence for which you received a prison sentence of less than 12 months, or a non-custodial sentence, your application ‘may’ be refused.

If your application for a long term visitor visa is refused by UKVI, you will not be permitted to travel to the UK. In these circumstances, you should seek expert legal advice from an immigration specialist with a view to submitting a fresh application. It can be tricky to make a successful application following a refusal, but with a detailed explanation and proper evidence in support to address the reasons given for the refusal, it is possible.

Importantly, even if you are granted a long term visitor visa, this cannot be used as a means of living in the UK by spending 6 months, leaving and immediately returning, as this will breach the rule not to live in the UK for extended periods. Several long stays which reach the 6-month limit each time may arouse suspicion that your intentions are not genuine. In these circumstances, you may be refused entry. You also run the risk that your visitor visa will be cancelled altogether, presenting very real difficulties in applying for a new one.

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Travellers to the UK should note that even with a valid visitor visa in place, you may still be questioned at the UK border by immigration officials, to verify that you are a genuine visitor and will comply with the visitor visa rules. Where officials are concerned that you may stay longer than your visa date, or if your activities are prohibited under the visitor rules, you may be denied entry. For specialist UK visa and immigration advice , contact us.

Long term visitor visa FAQs

How do i get a uk long term tourist visa.

To make an application for a long term tourist visa, you must apply online from outside the UK. You must also pay the relevant fee, submit your biometric information, where required, and provide proof of your identity and nationality.

How much is a long term standard visitor visa UK?

For a 2-year long term standard visitor visa the cost is £432 from 10 April 2024; for a 5-year long term visitor visa the cost is £670; and for a 10-year visa the cost is £837.

How long visitor visa can stay in UK?

A standard visitor visa is typically for 6 months, although you can apply for a visa with a validity period of either 2, 5 or 10 years for regular visits of up to 6 months each time.

How much is a 2 year visitor visa UK?

The cost of applying for a 2 year long term visitor visa is £432 from 10 April 2024, although you can pay an additional fee to expedite the time it takes to get a decision.

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Applying for Long-term UK Visitor Visas

In this guide, we are going to tell you what you need to know about Long-term UK Visitor Visas. We will cover the different types of Long-term UK Visitor Visas, including 2-year, 5-year, and 10-year visas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Long-term Visitor Visa is a standard UK visitor visa that allows individuals to stay in the United Kingdom for up to six months at a time.

The visa is designed for individuals who wish to visit the UK regularly for a holiday or vacation or to see their family or friends.

To qualify for the Long-term Visitor Visa, individuals must prove that they have enough funds to support themselves during their stay in the UK and that they have a return ticket to their home country.

It is important to note that the Standard Visitor visa has replaced the Business Visitor Visa , Family Visitor Visa, Child Visitor visa, Student Visitor Visa, and Marriage Visitor Visa.

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If you’re from outside the EEA and want to stay in the UK for more than six months at a time, you’ll need to apply for a Long-term visitor visa.

Depending on your purpose of visit, the visitor visa can be granted for 2 years, 5 years or 10 years duration.

It is important to note that Long-term Visitor Visas are not work visas and they do not give you the right to work in the UK, even if you are granted a Long-term UK Visitor Visa for 10 years.

There are three Long-term visitor visas available: 2-year, 5-year and 10-year. Depending on your purpose for the visit and the length of stay you wish to have in the UK, you can choose one of these visas.

2-year UK Visitor Visa

The 2-year UK Visitor Visa allows you to stay in the United Kingdom for up to 2 years. This visa is for people who want to visit the UK for leisure, to see family, or to receive private medical treatment.

You can apply for a 2-year UK Visitor Visa if you are aged 18 or over and have enough money to support yourself during your stay.

You will also need to show that you have a return ticket and that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your trip. If you are granted a 2-year UK Visitor Visa, you will be able to enter the country for up to 6 months at a time.

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5-year Long-term UK Visitor Visa

The 5-year UK Visitor Visa allows you to stay in the United Kingdom for up to 5 years. This visa is for people who want to visit the UK for pleasure.

You can apply for this visa if you are a citizen of a country that is not in the European Economic Area or Switzerland.

You must also have a valid passport and enough money to support yourself during your stay. In addition, you will need to provide proof of your travel plans, accommodation, and financial support when you apply for this visa.

If you are granted a 5-year UK Visitor Visa, you will be able to enter the UK multiple times during the 5-year period. This visa does not allow you to work in the UK.

10-year UK Visitor Visa

The 10-year Long-term UK Visitor Visa allows you to stay in the United Kingdom for up to 10 years. This visa is for people who want to visit the UK for leisure and sightseeing.

To qualify, you must be a citizen of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and meet certain eligibility criteria, such as having enough money to support yourself without working or claiming benefits in the UK.

The requirements for Long-term UK Visitor Visas vary depending on your purpose of visit, but there are some general requirements that all applicants must meet. The requirements are:

Reason to visit the UK

You must have a genuine, credible and ongoing reason to visit the UK for the duration of your chosen Long-term UK Visitor Visa.

Examples include sightseeing, leisure and personal visits, visiting family or friends, receiving medical treatment and participating in cultural events.

Accommodation and maintenance

You must have enough funds to pay for your accommodation and living costs during your stay in the UK.

This includes having a return ticket and enough money to support yourself without having to work or claim benefits in the UK.

To demonstrate that they meet the financial requirements for Long-term UK Visitor Visas, applicants must provide evidence of their financial resources.

This could include bank statements, payslips and/or letters from employers.

Rules relating to third-party sponsorship

If you are being sponsored by a third party, they will need to meet certain criteria as set out by the Home Office.

This includes providing evidence of their financial standing and an undertaking that they will cover your costs during your stay in the UK.

Frequent or successive visits

You must show that you are not likely to become an ‘overstayer’ in the UK, i.e., remain in the country for longer than your visa allows.

This means that you must demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country and plan to make frequent visits back home.

The ‘suitability’ rules

You must demonstrate that you comply with the UK’s immigration rules and do not pose any criminal or security risk to the UK. Under the suitability rules, the UK visitor visa must (or may) be refused under the following grounds:

  • Threatening the public order or security of the UK.
  • Having committed serious criminal offences.
  • Having previously violated immigration law in any country.
  • A medical doctor has certified that you have a contagious illness or disease.

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To be eligible for a Long-term UK Visitor Visa, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
  • Have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK without working or claiming benefits.
  • Have a valid passport and return ticket.
  • Meet all other Long-term UK Visitor Visa eligibility criteria (as outlined previously).

The process of applying for the visa is similar to the process of applying for any other UK visa.

You will need to complete an online application form and provide supporting documents, such as a valid passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation and financial support during your stay in the UK.

You may also be asked to attend an interview at the British Embassy or High Commission. You should do the application 3 months prior to the intended travel date.

During your online application, you will be required to provide the following details:

  • The dates and times you want to visit the UK.
  • Where you plan to stay during your visit.
  • The cost of your trip.
  • Your current home address and how long you’ve lived there.
  • Details of any criminal, civil or immigration offences you may have committed in the past.

To apply for the visas, you must provide the following documents:

  • A passport or travel document that is valid for the whole of your stay in the UK. There must be a blank page in your passport for your Standard Visitor visa.
  • A valid return ticket or proof of onward travel.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to pay for your accommodation and living costs during your stay in the UK, such as bank statements, payslips and money exchange receipts.
  • Proof that you have a genuine reason to visit the UK, such as an invitation letter from a relative or friend.
  • Any supporting documents related to the Long-term UK Visitor Visa you are applying for, such as a marriage certificate if you are visiting a spouse or partner.

If you are applying for a Long-term UK Visitor Visa, you must provide a supporting letter alongside your application form.

Your supporting letter should explain why you’re visiting the UK and how long you plan to stay. It should also include the following information:

  • Your name, address and passport number.
  • The purpose of your visit, including details of any family ties or work commitments in the UK.
  • The length of your stay in the UK and where you plan to stay during this time.
  • Your financial means, such as proof that you can afford your trip and accommodation while you are there.

To increase your chances of Long-term UK Visitor Visa approval, you should also provide evidence of your ties to your home country, such as proof that you have a job and a place to return to when your stay in the UK is over.

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The fees for the visas vary depending on the duration of your stay. The table below outlines the Long-term UK visitor visa fees for each type of Long-term UK Visitor Visa available:

The Long-term UK Visitor Visa processing time varies and is usually determined by the type of Long-term UK visitor visa you are applying for. The Long-term UK Visitor Visa fees vary depending on the duration of your stay.

For a Standard Visitor visa, the fee is £100 for 6 month’s stay. A Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons costs a fee of £200 for 11 month stay.

A Long-term Standard Visitor visa for academics costs £200 for 12 month stay. For a Long-term UK Visitor Visa of 2 years duration, the fee is £376 for 6 months per visit.

Similarly, a Long-term UK Visitor Visa of 5-year duration requires a fee of £670 for 6-month visits. Finally, a Long-term UK Visitor Visa of 10 years duration requires a fee of £837 for 6-month visits.

Once you have completed your Long-term UK Visitor Visa application online, you will be asked to attend an appointment at the British Embassy or High Commission to provide biometric information.

This includes a digital photograph and fingerprints. If you have any additional documents or supporting letters that haven’t been included on your Long-term UK Visitor Visa application, you can bring them to your appointment.

Your visa application will then be processed by the Immigration Office. This can take up to 6 weeks.

You will receive a confirmation letter if your Long-term UK Visitor Visa application is approved. This will include your visa documents and a vignette (sticker) in your passport, which is valid for the duration of your Long-term UK Standard Visitor Visa.

Once in the UK, you are allowed to do the activities specified on your Long-term UK Visitor Visa, such as visiting family or friends and travelling.

But you are not allowed to enter into a civil partnership, work or study without applying for an appropriate visa.

Also, you are not allowed to live in the UK for extended periods of time and must leave the country after your Long-term UK Visitor Visa has expired.

How Can London Immigration Lawyers Help?

It can be difficult to navigate the Long-term UK Visitor Visa application process, and that’s where London Immigration Lawyer can help.

We have a team of highly experienced immigration experts who are on hand to provide advice and support with UK visa applications.

From completing the paperwork to guiding you through the biometric appointment process, our lawyers will be with you every step of the way. Some of the services we provide include the following:

  • Advising on Long-term UK Visitor Visa requirements and eligibility criteria.
  • Assisting with the Long-term UK Visitor Visa application process.
  • Providing advice on Long-term UK Visitor Visa documents and evidence needed for your application.
  • Representing clients in Long-term UK Visitor Visa appeals hearings.
  • Advising on Long-term UK Visitor Visa renewals.

If you require assistance with Long-term UK Visitor Visa applications, contact London Immigration Lawyer on 020 4502 8582 or contact us online and speak to an experienced lawyer. We can provide the help and guidance you need to make sure your application is successful.

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Yes, you can visit the UK for up to 6 months in any 12-month period if you have a Long-term UK Visitor Visa. However, you must leave the UK after your Long-term UK Visitor Visa has expired and you cannot live in the UK for extended periods of time.

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Visitors come to the UK for a variety of reasons, including travel, business, brief academic courses, reunions with family and friends, meetings, and any other activities that are permissible. Typically, visitors are permitted by law to remain in the UK for up to six months or until their visas expire. Let’s compare the previous and present fees for various categories of UK Visitor visas.

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Q. how much is the 2-year uk visa fee.

The fee for a 2-year UK visa, particularly the standard visitor visa, is approximately £400. This cost encompasses the convenience of a prolonged stay, allowing for multiple entries over the designated two-year duration.

Advantages of a 2-Year Standard Visitor Visa

  • Flexibility for Recurrent Visits: Ideal for individuals requiring multiple visits to the UK over an extended period.
  • Business Convenience: Suitable for professionals engaged in frequent business activities.
  • Extended Tourism: Beneficial for tourists planning prolonged stays.
  • Legitimate Periodic Stays: Appropriate for individuals with legitimate reasons necessitating periodic visits within the two-year timeframe.
  • Cost-Effective for Recurrent Visitors: The visa proves cost-effective for individuals requiring recurrent visits, as the single application covers multiple entries over the designated two-year period, reducing the administrative burden. 
  • Accommodating Family and Social Visits: Families and individuals visiting friends find the 2-year visa advantageous, enabling them to plan multiple visits without the need for frequent reapplication. 

Application Process for 2 years UK visa

Understand eligibility criteria:.

  • Familiarise yourself with the eligibility requirements outlined by UK immigration authorities.

Gather Required Documents:

  • Compile all necessary documents, including passport, financial statements, and any supporting documentation relevant to the purpose of the visit.

Review Visa Application Guide:

  • Thoroughly review the Visa Application Guide provided by authorities for a comprehensive understanding of the application process and requirements.

Access Official Channels:

  • Visit the official UK government website or designated visa application centres for up-to-date information.

Utilize Online Application Portal:

  • Open the online application portal to provide accurate information and upload the required documents.

Payment of Fees:

  • Complete the payment of visa fees through the designated online platform.

Submission Protocol:

  • Adhere to the submission protocols outlined in the application guide for a smooth and efficient application process.

Plan Visits Within Authorised Timeframe:

  • Exercise diligence in planning visits within the authorised two-year timeframe to avoid immigration complications

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If you are looking to come to the UK for reasons of tourism, visiting friends and family, for a business trip or for a short course, you will need a UK standard visitor visa . This visa can also be used for other activities allowed under the visitor visa rules such as private medical treatment. 

Standard visitor visas are normally granted for up to 6 months. However, you can apply for a multiple-entry visitor visa for two, five or 10 years of validity; this type of visa will allow for multiple entries during the specified time period without needing to apply for a new visa for each trip. However, each stay in the UK must not exceed the stay specified on the visa; this is typically six months. Please note, you can also depart and re-enter the UK with a standard visitor visa as long as the visa does not specify that it is a single or dual entry. 

People wanting to undertake short-term visits to the UK on a more regular basis sometimes over several years, a 6-month validity does not suffice. For example, if you have grown-up children that have settled in the UK who you will visit regularly, or if you are a business-person who needs to undertake business visits in the UK over a longer period of time.

In order to apply for a UK multiple entry visa , you need to fulfil UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) ‘genuine visitor’ requirements; this will need to be for the duration of the visa length for which you are applying.

  • Your entry or stay is genuinely for a permitted purpose
  • You will not be undertaking any prohibited activities such as paid employment
  • You have the required funds for all of your costs related to your stay in the UK
  • You intend to leave the UK at the end of your stay
  • You do not plan to make the UK your main residence 

In addition to the above, the rules state that you cannot live in the UK for extended periods of time through frequent or successive visits. Although frequent or successive visits have not been defined, your caseworker, as advised by the UKVI, will check your travel history carefully looking at the time you have spent in the UK to assess whether you are using frequent or successive visits to in fact live in the UK. For this, they will look at:

  • The reasons for your visits
  • How many times you have visited in a 12-month period including the length of each stay
  • Whether return trips to your home country suggest that they are being used to seek re-entry to the UK Long terms links you have with your country of residence
  • If there is any evidence that the UK is your main home
  • Previous visa application history – for example, have you been refused another type of visa

Some of the above may be difficult to assess for first-time visitors. However, not only will you be assessed on your initial application whether you are a genuine visitor, but also each time you enter the UK. This is because a multiple-entry visitor visa does not guarantee your entry into the UK for every visit; Border Force officers will determine your entry at each visit. For this, they will assess the following:

  • Your previous immigration history both to the UK and other countries
  • The duration of previous visits to the UK, if any, and how these compare to what you stated on your application 
  • Details relating to your financial circumstances
  • Your ties to your home country
  • Your reasons for visiting are credible on the balance of probabilities

Please note, a multiple-entry visitor visa can be cancelled at any time if it becomes clear that you are exploiting the rules to use this type of visa to live in the UK for extended periods. 

In addition, if you are under 18 when you submit your visa and immigration application, your multiple-entry visa will only be valid for up to six months after you turn 18.

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An application must be made online on the gov.uk site. Once you have completed your application, you will be able to provide your supporting information and book an appointment with a visa centre in your home country in order to provide the required biometric information. 

A standard visitor visa for up to six months costs £100. A long-term visitor visa costs £376 for a 2-year visa, £670 for a 5-year visa and £837 for a 10-year visa. 

Please note, even if you apply for a longer-term visa, a shorter period will be issued if UKVI believe that the duration you have requested is not justifiable. A partial refund will not be provided in these instances. 

Applications are usually decided upon within three weeks, with priority services available in most locations.

If you have a genuine reason to visit the UK on multiple occasions, a multiple-entry visitor visa is a great option in order to avoid the inconvenience of applying for a standard visitor visa for each occasion. However, please note that these are not an alternative to a visa that allows you to reside in the UK as your main home of residence and they do not guarantee your entry each time you visit the UK. Your eligibility to apply for a multiple- entry visit visa, and your eligibility to enter the UK on each occasion with this visa will be determined by UKVI who will carefully consider your reasons for visiting and your background. In order to help ensure a successful application, it is paramount that you provide the correct supporting documentation.

A Y & J Solicitors is a specialist immigration law firm , with extensive experience with multiple-entry visitor visa applications. We have an in-depth understanding of immigration law and are professional and results-focused. For assistance with your application or any other UK immigration law concerns, please contact us on  +44 20 7404 7933 or at Contact Us today. We’re here to help!  

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Application fee of £115 where the applicant is a Chinese national applying in mainland China under the Chinese visa scheme  ↩

Skilled Worker visa fees are reduced for those qualifying for Health and Care Visa and the fees after reductions are shown above  ↩   ↩ 2   ↩ 3   ↩ 4

Administrative Officer, Executive Officer and Higher Executive Officer are Civil Service staff grades.  ↩   ↩ 2   ↩ 3   ↩ 4   ↩ 5

The citizenship ceremony fee of £130 will be added to the application fee  ↩   ↩ 2

Additional £130 per applicant is required to cover the ceremony fee should the minor turn 18 during the application process. This will be requested at point of decision.  ↩

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