UK visitor visa

Nationals of Iran, Türkiye and Georgia need a Standard Visitor visa for short trips to the UK (tourism, visiting family, business meetings or medical treatment). The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is only for nationals of visa-free countries and does not replace your visa.

Fees (from 8 April 2026)

On long-term visit visas each trip is still limited to 6 months, and you must not in effect live in the UK.

Main documents

• A valid passport and travel history
• Proof of funds: bank statements, payslips or business records
• Proof of ties to your country of residence: job, property, family
• A travel plan and, for family visits, an invitation and the host's documents
• Certified translations of non-English documents

Key rules

• Working (even unpaid) is not allowed on a visit visa; attending meetings and business negotiations is allowed.
• Switching from a visit visa to another visa from inside the UK is generally not possible.
• Iranian applicants currently have to apply at a visa centre in a third country. Where to apply

Frequently asked questions

Can Iranian nationals travel to the UK with an ETA?

No. Nationals of Iran, Türkiye and Georgia need a visitor visa; the ETA is only for visa-free nationalities.

How much does a UK visitor visa cost?

£135 for a 6-month visa; 2-, 5- and 10-year visas cost £506, £903 and £1,128.

Can I work in the UK on a visitor visa?

No. No work of any kind is allowed, although attending meetings and business negotiations is.

Based on the Immigration Rules (Appendix Visitor) and the fees table of 8 April 2026.