How Long Can You Stay in the UK with or without a Visa?

You don’t need a visa to stay for up to 6 months if you are a visitor, tourist or visiting friends and family.

(if you have a criminal record or have been refused entry, you may need to apply for a Standard visitor visa?


What if you want to do more than be a tourist or visit friends and family? The next step up is a UK Standard Visitor visa
what can you do?

vacation
see friends & family
volunteer up to 30 days
attend business meetings or interviews
take a recreational course for up to 30 days le cordon bleu
study or take an exam
if you’re a Dr or dentist, or academic professor you can carry out research attend clinical practice (not permanent)
for medical reasons

What can’t you do
do paid or unpaid work or as self employed
claim benefits
marry or enter a civil partnership
live in the UK for long periods through successive visits


If you need to apply for a standard visitor visa
apply no sooner than 3 months before you travel
meet eligibility
apply at a visa application center

What is the duration and cost of a UK Standard Visitor visa?

6 month or 2,5,10 year
£115 for 6 months
£400 for a 2 year long std visa - max stay is 6 months
Medical, academic are for longer 11,12 months

You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.


https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immig...

For more info on visas and living or moving to England: https://www.hipoverfifty.com/