UK Visit Visas, Short Stays: Medical Treatment & Special Purpose Visits
Expert advice on Standard Visitor visas, marriage visit visas, medical treatment visits, and other short-term UK entry routes. We help you apply with confidence.
What Are UK Visit Visas?
UK visit visas allow non-visa nationals and visa nationals to enter the United Kingdom for a temporary purpose, tourism, business meetings, visiting family, medical treatment, marriage, or other permitted activities.
Although visit visas are often seen as straightforward, refusals are common. Decision-makers scrutinise your ties to your home country, your travel history, and whether your stated purpose is genuine. Our lawyers prepare applications that address these concerns head-on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I stay in the UK on a Standard Visitor visa?
Most Standard Visitor visas are granted for up to six months per visit. Long-term visitor visas (2, 5, or 10 years) allow multiple entries, but you still cannot stay longer than six months on any single visit unless an exception applies.
Can I work on a UK visit visa?
No. Visit visas do not permit employment in the UK. Limited business activities such as meetings, conferences, and negotiations are permitted on a Standard Visitor visa, but you cannot take paid or unpaid work.
What if my visit visa application is refused?
There is no right of appeal for most visit visa refusals, but you may be able to apply for an administrative review or submit a fresh application with stronger evidence. We review every refusal and advise on the best course of action.
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