Uk Visitor Visa

[matter]

As per the description, I am taking the wife to England again and was just wondering whether they will issue a 1 year visa?

I had read that the maximum period of stay was 6 months, but am not sure if that means consecutively, on and off, or per visa???

Obviously a multi-entry 1 year visa would be handy if we decide to head back at Xmas.

On the VAF1 form it is question 6.11 Visa Duration. It asks "How long do you want the Visa to be valid for?" and then gives options of 6 months all the way through to 10 years.

Any confirmation gratefully received.

Edited April 20, 2008 by matter

[the scouser]

The idea behind long-term visit visas is to enable the holder to make frequent short trips to the UK. If your wife has already had a visit visa and abided by its conditions, she may ask for a one- or two-year multi-entry, but whether it is granted is ultimately at the discretion of the visa officer.

The holder of such a visa is still limited to a maximum of six months per visit within the validity of the visa. However, I wouldn't recommend staying for six months and then immediately returning for another six as if it becomes apparent that s/he is effectively living in the UK on the visit visa, the immigration officer at the airport may refuse entry.

Scouse.

[matter]

The idea behind long-term visit visas is to enable the holder to make frequent short trips to the UK. If your wife has already had a visit visa and abided by its conditions, she may ask for a one- or two-year multi-entry, but whether it is granted is ultimately at the discretion of the visa officer.

The holder of such a visa is still limited to a maximum of six months per visit within the validity of the visa. However, I wouldn't recommend staying for six months and then immediately returning for another six as if it becomes apparent that s/he is effectively living in the UK on the visit visa, the immigration officer at the airport may refuse entry.

Scouse.

Thanks for the info.