Originally Posted by
ukdoctor
5 year Visa would be easier to get if you have a history of previous longer term visa's rather than a few short term e visa 's
If you are visiting so frequently then the 5 year one could help a lot in reducing the hassle of an evisa every time.
Well, yes - that was why I drifted into the idea of paying a lump sum of £300+ for five years: faff avoidance and lower cost per visit.
Life's too short to build up what may - or may not - be a "good" visa history.
I'm told that some consulates in third countries are willing to supply visas.
Dealing directly with the consulate you'll know exactly the type of visa you can get.