Standard Visitor Visas

The Standard Visitor visa route allows individuals to undertake a wide range of activities, however, only a few of those activities would be relevant for visitors to the University of Huddersfield, such as those which fall under following subcategories:

All arrangements must be made before applicants travel to the UK

Please note:

Visits of more than 6 months require a Standard Visitor Visa regardless of nationality.

Those who do not require a visa must seek leave to enter at any UK port from an Immigration Officer.  If a stamp is not added to the visitors passport, they must retain evidence of their arrival to the UK in the form of tickets/boarding passes.  

Please contact Sean Morland, Payroll Team Leader (email:  s.p.morland@hud.ac.uk, telephone: 01484 256635) for assistance in confirming the appropriate method of payment.


Please refer to the boxes below for further information on each subcategory.

Please note

We have made every effort to ensure the information provided on these pages is correct at the time of publication.

The information provided is as a brief overview.  Applicants should always check their own eligibility and the requirements for the visa route they are intending to apply under.  Applicants may also wish to contact the UKVI directly with any queries they have or appoint an immigration specialist to assist with their application.

Business Visitors

Information on visiting the UK to undertake business activities on a Standard Visitor Visa.

Academic Visitors (up to 6 months)

Information on visiting the UK as an academic, scientist or researcher on a Standard Visitor Visa.

Academic Visitors (up to 12 months)

Information on visiting the UK as an academic on a Standard Visitor Visa for up to 12 months, or extending up to 12 months whilst already in the UK. 

Permitted Paid Engagement - Lecturers

Information for Lecturers wishing to visit the University to undertake a Permitted Paid Engagement on a Standard Visitor Visa

Permitted Paid Engagement - Examiners & Assessors

Information for Academic Examiners/Assessors wishing to visit the University to undertake Permitted Paid Engagement on a Standard Visitor Visa.  

Invitation Letter Templates

Templates to be used by Schools wishing to invite overseas visitors to undertake activities on a Standard Visitor visa

Right to Work Checks: Standard Visitor Visas

Information on right to work checks for visitors to the University on a Standard Visitor visa

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

Guidance on the ATAS scheme for international visitors and employees undertaking research in the UK