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For tourism, family visits, business meetings, short courses, weddings, transit and other short-term visits to the UK.
Standard Visitor & Short-Stay Visas
For tourism, family visits, business meetings, short courses, weddings, transit and other short-term visits to the UK.
Visa Types in This Category
Standard Visitor Visa
Covers tourism, visiting family or friends, attending business meetings/conferences, or short courses of study up to 6 months.
Marriage Visitor Visa
For travelling to the UK solely to get married or register a civil partnership, valid for up to 6 months.
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa
For recognised experts invited by a UK organisation to undertake short-term paid engagements such as lectures or examining, for up to 1 month.
Short-Term Study Visa
For English language courses lasting between 6 and 11 months.
Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)
For passengers who will not pass through UK border control and remain airside while changing flights.
Visitor in Transit Visa
For passengers passing through UK border control en route to a third country, for up to 48 hours.
Eligibility Requirements
- Genuine intention to visit the UK temporarily and leave at the end of the visit
- Sufficient, credible funds to cover the trip without recourse to public funds
- Strong ties to Pakistan (employment, family, property) showing intent to return
- No adverse immigration history or relevant criminal convictions
- Confirmed accommodation and travel arrangements for the visit
- (Marriage Visitor) evidence of a genuine intention to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months
Document Checklist
- Valid passport with at least one blank page and 6+ months validity
- Recent passport-size photographs meeting UKVI specifications
- Completed online visa application (VAF) and biometric appointment confirmation
- Personal and/or business bank statements for the last 6 months
- Proof of employment or business ownership (letter, pay slips, registration documents)
- Property or other asset documents, where available
- Travel itinerary and confirmed hotel or accommodation bookings
- Invitation letter from a UK host, with their status proof, if visiting family or friends
- Marriage or relationship proof, for the Marriage Visitor visa
- A short cover letter explaining the purpose and duration of the visit
Government Fees for This Category
| Visa Type | Home Office Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visa (up to 6 months) | £135 |
| Marriage Visitor Visa | £135 |
| Permitted Paid Engagement Visa | £135 |
| Short-Term Study Visa (6–11 months) | £200 |
| Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) | £41.50 |
| Visitor in Transit Visa | £74.50 |
| Standard Visitor — 2 Year Multi-Entry | £442 |
| Standard Visitor — 5 Year Multi-Entry | £766 |
| Standard Visitor — 10 Year Multi-Entry | £963 |
Most work, study, family and settlement routes also require the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): approximately £1,035 per year for adults and £776 per year for children/students, paid upfront for the full length of the visa. Visitor and transit visas are IHS-exempt. Fees change periodically — confirm the exact current figure using the official Home Office fee calculator.
