How to Apply for a Standard Visitor Visa

Application Process

If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you travel to the UK and attend an appointment at a visa application centre. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel.

Visa Fees

Current Standard Visitor visa fees:

• Standard Visitor visa (6 months): £127
• Medical reasons (11 months): £220
• Academics (12 months): £220
• 2-year long-term visa: £475
• 5-year long-term visa: £848
• 10-year long-term visa: £1,059

Documents and Information Required

You must have a valid passport with a blank page. You will need to provide:

• Your travel dates
• Where you will be staying
• Estimated trip cost
• Current home address and length of residence
• Your annual income (if applicable)
• Details of any criminal or immigration offences

Depending on your circumstances, you may also need:

• Travel history for the past 10 years
• Employer details
• Partner details
• Details of anyone paying for your trip
• Details of family members in the UK

Visa Application Centre Appointment

At your appointment, you will need to:

• Prove your identity with your passport
• Have your fingerprints and photo taken
• Provide documents showing your eligibility

Decision Timeline

Once you have applied online, proved your identity and provided documents, you will usually get a decision within 3 weeks. You will receive an email when the Home Office has made a decision.

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