Which sub-type should I choose for a Standard Visitor visa and when will it expire?

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Nice observation! This is a 'known problem' within UKVI that the online form did not sync up after the rule change last April.

Regardless of what you enter, your application will be considered against Appendix V of the rules and if you are successful, you will receive a 'standard visitor visa' (or to be exact, 'entry clearance').

Based upon what you wrote, you can fill out the form like this...

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or like this...

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Both options amount to the same thing. You can select the one that states your case best if you want.

The second question is that shall I choose "6 months" or "Long term"?

They will issue you a 6 month visa regardless of what you choose. Qualifying for a long-term visa is a difficult ordeal requiring a lengthy history of travel to the UK and an on-going premise. Two visits does not qualify as a premise. Note: they will keep the difference in fees.

The last question is that shall I provide details for both visits or simply the first one.

Provide all the details. For a start date, select the date for which both events are in the same 6 month period and explain both events. If both of your planned events are not in the same 6 month window, you will have to make two applications. They will not, for example, issue a 7 month or 8 month visa.


Note: UKVI may fix this problem on their site next May. Or they may not.

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