Long-stay / residence for Canadian citizens travelling to United Kingdom
Stays beyond visitor permission need another visa or settlement route.
For a Canadian citizen passport. Permanent residents and other travel documents can follow different rules.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Long-term residents and settlement applicants. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
| Maximum stay | Visa or settlement grant defines length. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
| Cost | Fees depend on the route on gov.uk. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
| How to apply | No visa for many short visits—see UK Standard Visitor guidance. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
Each fact above is linked to the authority that sets the rule. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications.
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- Choose the correct long-stay or settlement route on gov.uk.
- Apply before visitor permission expires if switching from inside the UK where allowed.
- Overstaying risks penalties—see gov.uk.
FAQ
Can visitors extend Standard Visitor stay?
Extensions are limited—read gov.uk visitor guidance.
Does permanent residence need a prior visa?
Settlement routes have qualifying periods—see gov.uk.
Sources
- UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. State Dept: United Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
- Canada: United Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
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