5-year long-term
Standard Visitor visa

 The 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa allows the holder to visit the UK for up to 6 months per visit for a period of 5 years.

Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria for a Standard Visitor visa can apply for a 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa.

The eligibility criteria for a 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa are the same as those for a Standard Visitor visa. You must be able to demonstrate that you are a genuine visitor to the UK and that you will leave the UK at the end of your visit. You must also be able to demonstrate that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK, and that you do not intend to work or study while you are in the UK.

No, you cannot work in the UK on a 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa.

You can study in the UK on a 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa for up to 6 months per visit, but you cannot undertake a course of study that is longer than 6 months.

The processing time for a 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa application is typically 15 working days, but it may take longer depending on the volume of applications being processed.

Yes, you can apply for a 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa even if you have been refused a visa in the past. However, you will need to provide additional documentation to support your application and address the reasons why your previous application was refused.

You can enter the UK as many times as you like on a 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa, but you can only stay for up to 6 months per visit.