UK Sets £903 Fee for 5-Year Standard Visitor Visa

The UK government has officially published the cost of its 5-year Standard Visitor visa, which is set at £903, approximately ₦1,814,000 at the current exchange rate. This long-term visa allows holders to stay in the UK for up to 6 months on each visit throughout the five-year validity period.

For those who do not travel frequently, the standard single-entry visitor visa remains available. Applicants must complete the visa process online and attend an in-person appointment at a visa application centre.

The earliest an application can be submitted is three months before the intended travel date. Additionally, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria established by Immigration and can only engage in activities permitted under the visitor visa category.

Not all travelers to the UK require a visitor visa; some may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or can enter the UK for up to six months without a visa or ETA.