Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows individuals to visit the UK for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings, short-term study and for some types of paid activities up to 6 months. This visa is highly versatile and can also cover participation in unpaid volunteer work for up to 30 days, recreational courses, and medical treatment.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 6 months to 10 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, passenger
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, family, relative, friend
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, charity worker, tourist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Eligible individuals
Professional, specialist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Eligible individuals
Patient, needed of treatment
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 11 months
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 11 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£220 (~$298)
Eligible individuals
Student, schoolchild, examinee
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Eligible individuals
Student, tourist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Eligible individuals
Academic, senior doctor, dentist, researcher, scientist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£220 (~$298)
Eligible individuals
Student, intern, examinee
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 10 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$172) - £1,059 (~$1,431)
Last updated 2026-04-20
Travel purpose:
Work
, tourism
, study
, other
, medical reasons