✈️ The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £135 and lets you stay up to 6 months per visit. You apply online at gov.uk, then attend a VFS centre to give your biometrics. It covers tourism, family visits and business meetings.
💰 Visa types and cost
💡 If you travel to the UK regularly, the long term visas are much better value: £506 for 2 years, £903 for 5 years, £1,128 for 10 years, and each still gives you 6 months per visit.
📄 What you need
- ✅ A valid Iraqi passport
- ✅ Proof you can support yourself for the whole visit
- ✅ Flight and hotel bookings, or your host's address
- ✅ Bank statements
- ✅ Evidence of your ties to Iraq: work, family or property
- ✅ A biometrics appointment at a VFS centre
🚀 How to apply
- Check the eligibility rules on gov.uk
- Complete the online application and pay the fee
- Book a biometrics appointment at your nearest VFS centre
- Attend and give your fingerprints and photo
- Submit your passport and supporting documents
- Track your application and collect your passport when it is ready
🔗 Apply online
❓ Quick answers
How much is a UK visa? £135 for the 6 month Standard Visitor Visa.
Can I work on it? No. A visitor visa does not allow work, long term study, or claiming public funds.
Do I have to attend in person? Yes, you must give fingerprints and a photo at a VFS centre.
Is a long term visa cheaper? If you travel more than once a year, yes. £903 for 5 years works out cheaper than applying each time.
How long can I stay? 6 months per visit, and that applies to the long term visas too.
Want us to handle it? The Rahal team completes your application and paperwork end to end. You just pack.
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📌 Last updated: May 2026. Fees and rules can change, so always check the official source before you apply.