The UK visitor visa also known as the Standard Visitor Visa allows you to stay in UK for a period of upto 6 months. This visa is established for those who wish to travel to the United Kingdom for the purposes mentioned below;

Tourism, eg., on a holiday or to see your family and friends
Certain business activities, eg., attending a meeting, trade fairs, conferences and / or seminars, purchase of items, negotiate contracts, etc. Employment is not permitted under any Visitor visa.
Short course of study
Take part in research or an academic exchange programme
Medical reasons, for example to receive private medical treatment

There are possibilities to stay for longer if you are:

Coming to the UK for private medical treatment – up to 11 months.
An academic and meet the eligibility requirements. – you, your spouse/partner and your children may be able to stay for up to 12 months.

You can apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa that lasts 2, 5 or 10 years if you need to visit the UK regularly over a longer period. And can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit in a year.

For more information and assistance please contact us.

Marriage Visitor

You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you want to;

Get married or register a civil partnership in the UK
Give notice of a marriage or civil partnership in UK
Stay or settle in the UK after your marriage or civil partnership. You can apply for a Fiance(e) visa to enter the UK to marry your British/Settled UK partner and settle in the UK.

As a Marriage Visitor you can marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of your arrival. But you must use a venue licensed for this purpose.

You are not allowed to do the following:

Get public funds
Bring your dependants with you. Dependant must apply separately for a visit visa.
Live in the UK for extended periods through frequent visits
Extend your visa or switch to another visa
Employment
Study

For more information and assistance please contact us.