The UK Standard Visitor visa lets you travel to the UK for tourism, visiting family or friends, short business trips and events, short study of up to six months, or private medical treatment; it does not permit work, access to public funds, or marriage/civil-partnership formalities.

Eligibility

To qualify, you must show that you are a genuine visitor who will leave at the end of your stay, that you have sufficient funds and accommodation without working, that you can pay for your return or onward travel, and that your plans fit the permitted activities.

Requirements

Typical evidence includes a valid passport, the online application and biometrics, travel and accommodation details, financial documents, proof of ties to your home country, and—where relevant—invitation or medical letters; applications for minors should include parental consent and guardianship documents.

Length of Stay & Validity

Most visitors are granted up to six months per trip. Long-term multiple-entry visas (two, five, or ten years) are available to frequent travellers, but each stay is still limited to the permitted period. Processing times vary by country and season, and many locations offer paid priority services.

How PivotPlus Solutions helps

PivotPlus Solutions provides end-to-end support, including eligibility review, a tailored document plan with templates, accurate form completion and visa-application-centre booking, final quality checks and submission guidance, proactive updates through to decision, and a travel-ready briefing. Book Consultation to confirm your eligibility and move from application to decision with confidence.