You need to apply for a UK Standard Visitor Visa (Long-Term – 10 Years).
It allows you to visit the UK multiple times over 10 years, but each stay can only be up to 6 months at a time.
Official Application
UK Visitor Visa Application Portal
Eligibility for a 10-Year UK Visa
The UK usually gives 10-year visas to people who can show:
- Strong travel history
- Stable income/business
- Genuine reason for frequent UK visits
- Strong ties to India (work, business, family, assets)
- History of returning back after travel
- Clean immigration history
If you already have:
- Schengen visas
- US visa
- Previous UK visa
- Frequent international travel
…your chances improve significantly.
Documents You’ll Usually Need
Personal
- Passport
- Old passports with travel history
- Passport-size photo (as per VFS specs)
Financial
- Last 6 months bank statements
- ITRs (2–3 years preferred)
- Salary slips OR business proof
- CA certificate (optional but helpful)
- Investments/assets proof
Work/Business
- Employment letter OR
- GST/business registration/social media business proof
Travel Intent
- Tentative itinerary
- Hotel bookings (optional)
- Cover letter explaining why you want a 10-year visa
Important Part: Cover Letter
This matters a lot for long-term visas.
You should mention:
- You travel internationally frequently
- You plan repeated UK visits over the years
- Your work/business/social media requires travel
- You have strong financial and family ties in India
- You will not overstay
For creators/influencers, showing:
- YouTube/social media work
- Brand collaborations
- Income proof
can actually strengthen the application.
Cost (from India)
Current official fee for 10-year UK visitor visa from India is around:
- ₹1.35 lakh (approx) (Visa Application Fees)
This fee is non-refundable even if refused.
Processing Time
Usually:
- Around 3 weeks standard processing
- Priority available at extra cost
Many people get decisions within 10–15 working days. (Reddit)
Where You Apply
Through:
You’ll:
- Fill online form
- Pay fee
- Book biometrics appointment
- Submit passport/documents at VFS
One Important Reality
Even if you apply for 10 years, UKVI can still:
- refuse, OR
- issue a shorter visa (2-year/5-year)
if they think your profile doesn’t yet justify 10 years. (gov.uk)
People with prior UK visas/travel history generally have better approval odds for 10-year visas. Reddit experiences also suggest prior compliant travel helps a lot. (Reddit)
