The United Kingdom is the best country for international students to study and work. One can also come to the UK as a tourist or a visitor multiple times on a long-term standard visitor visa. 

The advantages of these long-term standard visitor visas are that it provides you with both the flexibility and convenience to visit a country of English-speaking people for your purpose. One of the best visitor visas is the 5-year-long-term standard visitor visa.

The 5-year-long-term standard visitor visa allows you to visit the UK multiple times, each visit lasting for not more than six months. It is essential to know that you need to leave the UK before the six-month period expires, and you also cannot extend your stay or visa in any circumstances. 

This visa category can be beneficial if your family or friend reside in the UK. It would allow you to maintain strong bonds, celebrate special occasions, and spend quality time together with your near and dear ones for an extended period. 

During your stay in the UK, you can explore the different cities and places of the UK and can become aware of the rich culture of the UK. The thriving cities and the beautiful countryside will make your stay worth it.

Eligibility Criteria To Get The 5-year-Long-term Standard Visitor Visa

To get the 5-year-long-term standard visitor visa, you need to meet certain conditions, which are as follows:-

• You must intend to leave the UK at the end of each visit. The immigration department will need assurance of this.
• You need to prove that you have enough funds to support yourself during your visits to the UK.
• You cannot get involved in long-term activities like studying in the UK, enrolling in long-term courses or joining any organization during your stay in the UK.
• You may need to provide your travel history for the past ten years, depending on the purpose for which you want to visit the UK.
• You need to provide additional documents if you want to travel to study in the UK for any short-term courses or academic or medical reasons.

You can contact the skilled and experienced team of Viza International, a leading visa consultant in India, to get assistance in applying for a standard visitor visa. We at Viza International provide professionalized service with accessible customer support, proving to be one of the best study-abroad consultants in Kerala and pan India.