The United Kingdom visitor visa which is also known as the Standard Visitor Visa is a United Kingdom short stay visa that allows its holder to stay in the UK for up to 6 months.This visa is established for those who wish to travel to United Kingdom for the purpose of - Tourism or to visit family members. Tourism includes holidays, recreation and seeing family or friends. It is an official document issued by UK visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to United Kingdom as a temporary resident.
In order to qualify, applicants have to prove to British high commission that they are suitable candidates for the visa. The conditions required for visa officers to consider in making decisions on whether to grant or deny visitor visa applications are as follows:
This is a temporary visa.
You can stay for the period or dates specified on the visa stamp on the passport. You must exit the country before the validity of the visa. It is multiple entries visa. One can leave and re-enter UK on the visa while it is valid. Generally a period of 6 months visa is granted
You Can also apply for Long Term Visa
There is possibility to apply visa for 2, 5 or 10 years visa. It is multiple entry visa. For this visa, Embassy fee vary according to the duration of the visa. You need to show exceptional circumstances If you want to apply long term visa.