Standard Visitor Visa · sub-route
Long-term Visitor, 10 years
£1,059 · multiple visits over 10 years
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Long-term Visitor, 10 years is one way to qualify for the Standard Visitor Visa. The core rules of the Standard Visitor Visa apply, the specifics that set this route apart are below.
£1,059Application fee from
, IHS per year
Multiple visits over 10 yearsInitial leave
, To settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- Maximum-validity visitor visa
- Each visit ≤6 months
Other Standard Visitor Visa sub-routes
Standard Visitor (6 months)
£135 · single visit up to 6 months
ViewElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
£20 · visa-free nationals · multiple visits
ViewLong-term Visitor, 2 years
£475 · multiple visits over 2 years
ViewLong-term Visitor, 5 years
£848 · multiple visits over 5 years
ViewMarriage Visitor visa
£135 · marry in UK, then leave
ViewSource: GOV.UK, Long-term Visitor, 10 years · Last verified April 2026
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