Special Visit Routes

Guidance on the UK’s special-purpose visit routes — short-stay visas for a specific reason rather than general tourism, including visiting to marry, to receive private medical treatment, to carry out a permitted paid engagement, or to travel as part of an approved Chinese tour group.

UK Special-Purpose Visit Routes

Alongside the Standard Visitor visa, the UK offers visit routes tailored to a particular purpose. The Marriage Visitor visa is for couples marrying in the UK without settling, the Medical Visitor route covers private treatment, the Permitted Paid Engagement visa allows specific short paid work, and the ADS scheme serves Chinese tour groups. Our guides explain each. Browse them below.