If you’re coming to the UK for a short stay whether for tourism, business, marriage, or private medical treatment—you’ll likely need a Visitor Visa. This visa typically allows you to stay in the UK for up to six months.
Types of Visitor Visas:
Standard Visitor Visa
For tourism or visiting family/friends.
Business Visitor Visa
For attending meetings, conferences, or other work-related events.
Marriage Visitor Visa
If you’re planning to marry or register a civil partnership in the UK.
Parent of a Child Student Visa
For parents of children studying in the UK under a Child Student visa.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Visitor Visa
Learn about stay limits, eligibility, extensions, and interview requirements for the UK Standard Visitor Visa.
Typically, you can stay for up to 6 months. In some cases, you may apply for a long-term visitor visa valid for 2, 5, or 10 years with multiple entries, though each stay must not exceed 6 months.
Extensions are rare and only permitted in specific cases, such as receiving private medical treatment. Most visitors must leave the UK and reapply from abroad.
Yes. A Standard Visitor Visa allows you to visit family or friends, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements and can prove your ties to your home country
Not always, but in some cases the UKVI may ask you to attend an interview or provide additional documentation. We help prepare you if this is required.
The most common reasons include lack of financial evidence, unclear travel plans, and doubts about returning to your home country. We help ensure your application is clear, compliant, and properly supported.