UK launches two-year visitor visas

Britain's new two-year visitor visas for Chinese nationals was launched on Jan 11, the British Home Office announced Wednesday.

The new visa will cost 85 pounds (800 yuan, or $122), the same as the six-month visitor visa did, and will enable successful applicants to make multiple trips to Britain.

"The launch of this new visa enhances our excellent visa service by offering better value for money and more flexible travel for Chinese visitors, while ensuring that the UK border is protected," Government Immigration Minister James Brokenshire says.