Standard Visitor Visa · sub-route
Standard Visitor (6 months)
£135 · single visit up to 6 months
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Standard Visitor (6 months) 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.
£135Application fee from
, IHS per year
Up to 6 months per visitInitial leave
, To settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- Tourism, business, study under 6 months, medical treatment
- No paid employment, no public funds, no marriage on this visa
- Genuine intention to leave at end of visit
Other Standard Visitor Visa sub-routes
Electronic 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
ViewLong-term Visitor, 10 years
£1,059 · multiple visits over 10 years
ViewMarriage Visitor visa
£135 · marry in UK, then leave
ViewSource: GOV.UK, Standard Visitor (6 months) · Last verified April 2026
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