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When planning a journey to the United Kingdom, understanding the duration of your visa is crucial for a seamless and stress-free experience. In this story, I'll explore the varying validity periods of different types of UK visas.
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The UK Transit Visa is valid for 24 to 48 hours. The Permitted Paid Engagement Visa is valid up to a month. The Standard Visitor Visa has a validity of up to six months, 11 months for medical treatment and two, five, or ten years for the Long-term Standard Visitor Visa.
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Short-term Work Visas have varying validity. The Seasonal Worker Visa is valid up to six months, the International Agreement Visa for two years, and the Charity Worker Visa, Creative and Sporting Visa are valid up to a year.
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Long-term Work Visas have different validity periods. The Graduate Trainee Visa is valid for a year, the General Work Visa is valid up to five years, and the Sportsperson Visa and Minister of Religion Visa are valid up to three years.
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The Start-up Visa has a validity of five years, the Innovator Visa is valid for three years, the Investor Visa is valid up to three years, and the Exceptional Talent Visa is valid up to five years.
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The Study Visa in the UK has a validity equal to the course duration plus one to four months. For full-time study, the visa can be valid up to six years.
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The Family Visa in the UK is valid for 2.5 years and can be extended by 2.5 years. After five years on a family visa, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
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Understanding the validity of your UK visa is crucial for a seamless travel experience. I hope this guide helps you navigate the complexities of UK entry requirements.