Tag: General Visitor Routes and Rules

Guidance on the UK’s general visitor routes and the rules that apply — the Standard Visitor visa for tourism, family and business, the long-term and multiple-entry options, the Electronic Travel Authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, and the US B1/B2 visitor visa for those heading to America too.

General Visitor Routes & Rules

Most short trips to the UK use the Standard Visitor visa, covering tourism, family visits and permitted business for up to six months, with 2, 5 and 10-year long-term options for frequent travellers. Visa-exempt nationals need an ETA instead, and many UK visitors also need a US B1/B2. Our guides cover each route and what visitors may and may not do. Browse them below.