UK Tourist Visa

The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an island nation situated off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It encompasses the entire island of Great Britain, comprising England, Wales, and Scotland, as well as the northern part of the island of Ireland. Occasionally, the term “Britain” is used to encompass the entire United Kingdom. The capital of the United Kingdom is London, a global hub for commerce, finance, and culture. Other major cities within the country include Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester in England, Belfast and Londonderry in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland, and Swansea and Cardiff in Wales.

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities.

You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.

You’ll leave the UK at the end of your visit
You’re able to support yourself and your dependants during your trip (or have funding from someone else to support you)
You’re able to pay for your return or onward journey (or have funding from someone else to pay for the journey)
You’ll not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits, or make the UK your main home
Visit the UK for up to 6 months

A UK Visit Visa, also known as a Standard Visitor Visa, is a type of visa that allows individuals to enter the United Kingdom for a temporary period for various purposes such as tourism, visiting friends and family, business meetings, academic conferences, and medical treatment.