British Visa Types - Complete List of Visa Type Codes

Visitor Visa (Type C)

The Visitor Visa allows non-European citizens to enter the UK for a short period of time for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends. This visa has multiple subcategories, including:

Standard Visitor Visa – for general purposes such as tourism or to visit family and friends

Business Visitor Visa – for business-related activities such as attending conferences or meetings

Marriage Visitor Visa – for individuals who plan to get married or enter into a civil partnership in the UK

Transit Visa – for individuals who will be passing through the UK to travel to a different country

Short-Term Study Visa (Type C)

The Short-Term Study Visa allows individuals to study in the UK for up to six months. It is intended for those participating in short-term courses, such as language classes or academic courses that do not result in a degree.

Tier 4 Student Visa (Type D)

The Tier 4 Student Visa is for individuals who want to study in the UK for an extended period of time and obtain a degree. This visa is intended for students who have enrolled in a degree program at a UK educational institution.

Work Visa (Type D)

The Work Visa allows non-European citizens to work in the UK for a specified period of time. This visa has multiple subcategories, including:

Tier 2 (General) Visa – for individuals who have been offered a job in the UK by a licensed sponsor

Tier 2 (Intra-company Transfer) Visa – for individuals who are transferring to a UK branch of their current employer

Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Visa – for individuals who have been offered a job in the UK as a minister of religion

Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Visa – for individuals who have been offered a temporary job in the UK that cannot be filled by a local worker

Family Visa (Type D)

The Family Visa allows non-European citizens to join their family members who are already living in the UK. This visa has multiple subcategories, including:

Spouse Visa – for individuals who are married to someone who is already living in the UK and has permanent residency or citizenship

Unmarried Partner Visa – for individuals who have been living with their partner in a relationship similar to marriage for at least two years

Parent Visa – for individuals who have a child who is already living in the UK and has permanent residency or citizenship

Child Visa – for individuals who are under the age of 18 and have a parent who is already living in the UK and has permanent residency or citizenship

Ancestry Visa (Type D)

The Ancestry Visa is for individuals who have a grandparent who was born in the UK or in a British overseas territory. This visa allows non-European citizens to work and live in the UK for a five-year period.

British Citizenship (Type D)

British Citizenship is granted to individuals who have permanently lived in the UK for a specified period of time and meet the eligibility requirements. Once granted, individuals have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely and have access to all the same benefits and services as British citizens.