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The Standard Visitor visa is issued for a period of 6 months and is multiple entry.
Long-term visit visas
If you can prove you need to visit the UK regularly over a longer period, you can apply for a visa that lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.
If youβre applying for a long-term visit visa
You must prove that:
- you have a frequent and ongoing need to come to the UK
- the reason why you need to come to the UK is unlikely to change while your visitor visa is valid
- you plan to leave the UK at the end of each visit
You may be given a visa for a shorter period than requested if you donβt do this. You wonβt get a refund of the application fee if you get a shorter visa or your application is refused.
As you note, you have never visited the UK so you may wish to apply for the Standard Visitor Visa, before anticipating the need for a longer period. And, as you prepare your application, refer to the Visit visa: guide to supporting documents.