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Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
You can come to the UK for up to 30 days as part of a tour group through the approved destination status agreement (ADS) if you're a Chinese citizen
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance about visitors.
How to account for VAT if you buy in and resell travel facilities as a principal or undisclosed agent.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Planning for the risks of Arctic travel, including during cruises.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Rochester is a prison and young offender institution for men over 18 in Rochester, Kent.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
FCDO travel advice for Peru. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The British Embassy Washington maintains and develops relations between the UK and the United States.
Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
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