Standard Visitor Visa · sub-route
Long-term Visitor — 2 years
£475 · multiple visits over 2 years
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Long-term Visitor — 2 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.
£475Application fee from
—IHS per year
Multiple visits over 2 years (each visit ≤6 months)Initial leave
—To settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- Useful for visiting family or business contacts repeatedly
- Each visit still capped at 6 months
- Not for permanent residence
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 — 5 years
£848 · multiple visits over 5 years
ViewLong-term Visitor — 10 years
£1,059 · multiple visits over 10 years
ViewMarriage Visitor visa
£135 · marry in UK, then leave
ViewSource: GOV.UK — Long-term Visitor — 2 years · Last verified April 2026
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