Standard visitor visa uk

I am a 16 year old boy from Albania and I would like to visit my cousin in England who is a British citizen. I have read some information on the uk goverment web page but I am a bit confused with the information. It says that I can visit a family member in UK with a standard visit visa but I don’t know if the word family member includes a cousin? My cousin that lives there will also cover my expenses. Please give me an answer if this kind of visa is suitable for me as a cousin of a British Citizen?

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Best Answer

You're not excluded from the Standard Visitor Visa even if you're a close relative of the person you're visiting.

This category is the one most people will use if they are not travelling to the UK for work/business or study. The use of "family" in the description is in my view, an attempt to make the text more understandable. It doesn't mean that you can only visit family. You can visit friends with whom you have no biological relationship, provided of course, you meet the relevant qualifications for the visa and are granted one.

I have had a few members of my extended family visit me using this route.

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What is standard visitor visa in UK?

You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit. If you're under 18 years old when you apply, your long-term Standard Visitor visa will only be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18.

How long does it take to get UK standard visitor visa?

Visit the UK Standard visitor visa applications are currently taking on average 6 weeks to process.

How much is a standard visitor visa to UK?

Standard Visitor visa - for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and GuernseyVisa typesVisa application fee (USD)Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry)127Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years)477Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years)850Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)10625 more rows

Is standard visitor visa UK multiple entry?

If you need a visa, you must apply for a Standard Visitor visa before you arrive in the UK. Your visa will be multiple entry, so you can leave during breaks and return to the UK using the same visa as long as it is valid.