Family and Friends Visit
Travel to the UK to see family and friends for up to 6 months per visit.
Validity
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Multi‑entry visas available
At a glance
- Visit family and friends
- No work or long‑term stays
About the visa
This route allows visits to relatives or friends living in the UK for a short stay. It falls under the Standard Visitor rules and does not permit work or long-term residence through frequent visits.
Eligibility & permitted activities
Applicants must be genuine visitors who will leave at the end of their trip, have funds and accommodation, and only engage in permitted visitor activities.
What you can / cannot do
You can spend time with family/friends and attend social events. You cannot work or use successive visits to live in the UK.
Process
Apply online, attend biometrics, and provide evidence such as invitation letters (if available), funds, accommodation and travel plans.
Ready to
start your visa journey?
