How long can a British tourist visa stay in the UK at a time?

British tourist visa stays in the UK for no more than 180 days at a time.

From 20161.01.065438, the United Kingdom launched a brand-new two-year visit visa for China citizens. According to the trial operation plan, China guests who apply for a six-month standard visit visa in Chinese mainland will be eligible to apply for a two-year multiple-entry visa, and the visa fee will be 87 pounds.

The pilot scheme is applicable to China citizens who hold any kind of China passport and apply for a standard tourist visa in Chinese mainland. At this stage, the applicant still needs to apply for and pay a standard visitor visa for 6 months. Their applications will be automatically classified into the new two-year pilot project.

Applicants with visas can frequently enter and leave the UK within the validity period of the visa, and the longest stay time shall not exceed 180 days.

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Precautions for entering the UK:

When China citizens enter the UK, they should carry valid passports, visas, air tickets and documents related to the purpose of entry, such as admission notice, invitation letter, proof of funds or the address and contact information of contacts in the UK, so that border immigration officials can check them. Never put these materials in the checked baggage.

When handling immigration procedures, you should truthfully answer the inquiries of British immigration officials; If you don't know English or can't correctly understand the questions raised by the immigration officer, you can ask the British side to provide Chinese translation; If you think you have been treated unfairly, you should personally express your opinion to the British immigration officer and ask to contact the Chinese embassy and consulate in Britain.

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