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6-month generous stay
Longer than most Schengen — comfortably cover London, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
Visit / Tourist Visa
🇬🇧 UK
standard visitor visa.
UK Standard Visitor Visa for tourism, family visit and business — up to 6 months.
Visa type
Standard Visitor Visa
Stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Validity
6 months, 2, 5 or 10 years multiple entry
Processing
Standard 3 weeks; Priority 5 working days; Super Priority next working day
Entry
Multiple entry
Overview
UK Standard Visitor Visa — 2026 guide
The UK Standard Visitor Visa is a single online application covering tourism, family visit, business, short study up to 6 months and private medical treatment. Post-Brexit rules apply — no more free EU-linked travel. Mark Consultant files UK visitor visas with financial documentation packaging, sponsor letters, and UKVI priority service booking.
Why this visa
Highlights of the UK visa
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Short courses allowed
Study up to 6 months at accredited institutions — language courses, summer schools.
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Business permitted
Meetings, conferences, negotiations, site visits, board meetings — B1 equivalent.
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Private medical treatment
Access to Harley Street, Great Ormond Street and NHS private wings.
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Culture capital
West End, Premier League, museums (mostly free), Royal Ascot, Wimbledon.
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Super Priority service
Next working day decision available via VFS Mumbai/Delhi/Bengaluru.
Places to visit
Top attractions in UK
London
Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge, British Museum, Buckingham Palace.
Scotland
Edinburgh Castle, Highlands, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Glasgow.
Lake District & Cotswolds
Chocolate-box English villages, hiking, Beatrix Potter country.
Stonehenge & Bath
5,000-year-old henge and Georgian spa city — day trips from London.
Manchester & Liverpool
Football tours — Old Trafford, Anfield, Beatles Story museum.
Oxford & Cambridge
Punting on the Cam, Harry Potter locations, world's oldest colleges.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- 1Genuine intention to leave UK at end of visit
- 2Sufficient funds for trip + return travel without recourse to public funds
- 3Not intending to work, marry, or claim benefits
- 4Clean immigration history — no prior UK refusals unresolved
Documents
Documents checklist
📄Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with 2 blank pages
📄Recent passport-size photographs (as per country specs)
📄Completed visa application form
📄Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
📄Hotel booking / accommodation proof for entire stay
📄Bank statements — last 6 months (personal + salary account)
📄ITR / Form 16 — last 3 years
📄Employment letter / NOC from employer with leave approval
📄Cover letter with detailed travel itinerary
📄Travel insurance (minimum coverage as per country)
📄Online application printout + biometric appointment
📄TB test certificate from IOM-approved centre (mandatory for Indian applicants staying 6+ months)
📄Sponsor invitation letter + sponsor's UK immigration status + address proof + council tax bill
📄Property papers, business registration, fixed deposits — India ties
Our process
Pune to boarding — filing timeline
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Online application at gov.uk
Complete UKVI form, upload documents, pay fee.
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TB test
Mandatory Xrays at IOM-approved clinic in Mumbai/Delhi.
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VFS biometrics
Fingerprints and photo at VFS Mumbai/Delhi/Bengaluru/Chennai/Kolkata.
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Document submission
Original docs scanned & submitted; passport retained.
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Decision + passport return
Standard 3 weeks; priority 5 days; super priority 24 hours.
Fee & timeline
Investment
Total cost
£127 (6-month) / £480 (2-yr) / £876 (5-yr) / £1,094 (10-yr) + ₹15,000+ professional
Processing time
Standard 3 weeks; Priority 5 working days; Super Priority next working day
Insider tips
Pro tips from Mark Consultant
- ★ Book biometric slot before flights — Mumbai VFS fills up fast.
- ★ TB test is compulsory even for 3-month visits from India.
- ★ Choose 2 / 5 / 10 year multi-entry if you travel to UK often — better value.
- ★ Family sponsor's council tax + electricity bill matter more than payslips.
FAQs
UK visitor visa FAQs
Can I stay 6 months every year on a UK visitor visa?
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The visa permits 6-month visits, but UKVI expects the UK not to become your main home. Frequent 6-month back-to-back visits are scrutinised — space visits out or apply for the correct long-term route.
Do I need a TB test for a UK visitor visa?
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Yes — Indian nationals applying for visas over 6 months, and generally for all UK visitor visas, are required to submit an IOM TB certificate. Test validity is 6 months.
Can family in the UK sponsor my visit?
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Yes — a British citizen, ILR holder or Skilled Worker visa holder can invite you with an invitation letter, immigration status proof and accommodation confirmation.
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