Short‑term visits for tourism, family, and limited business activities. Check eligibility, prepare documents, and apply online.
Important — Fraud Checks & Verification
Provide accurate, consistent details that match your documents. Incomplete or conflicting information can delay or affect your decision.
Lets you visit for tourism, family events, certain business activities, or short study. Typical stays are up to 6 months; long‑term multiple‑entry visit visas exist, but each stay is time‑limited.
The following documents are required for a UK Visitor Visa.
What Happens If Your Visa Is Rejected?
Read the refusal notice to understand reasons. You may re‑apply with stronger evidence. Consider administrative review or appeal where available.
Yes: 2/5/10‑year options exist for frequent travellers; each stay stays time‑limited.
Typically up to 6 months per visit.
Bring invitations/event details and show you will not work in the UK.
Short courses only; long‑term study requires the Student route.
Where offered, it’s faster than standard, but availability varies by country and season.
Each person applies individually as a Visitor; “dependant” rules don’t apply to the Visitor route.
Only incidental remote work for your overseas employer—no work for UK clients or employers.
Follow instructions to update your details; if a vignette was issued, you may need to carry both passports.
