UK Standard Visitor

A visitor route when your purpose fits Appendix V activities and you will leave at the end of the visit.

Who it’s for

Short UK visits for tourism, family, or permitted business activities — not work.

What can make your profile stand out

UK-SV

Permitted activities

Meetings and conferences can fit; taking employment in the UK does not.

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UK-SV

Funds & accommodation

Show you can support the trip without public funds or unauthorized work.

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UK-SV

Intention to leave

Ties and itinerary that support leaving the UK after the visit.

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Route comparison

Typical profile
Short-stay visitors
Evidence intensity
Moderate — purpose + funds + leave intent
Permanent residence
No — visitor
Employer dependence
No UK employment

Ready to see what may fit?

Run the eligibility check with your goals pre-filled, or dig into the authoritative guide library.

Educational only — not legal advice, not a filing recommendation, and not an approval prediction.