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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…
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
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
How youth offending teams (YOTs) can process claims to cover the cost of family visits to relatives in secure children's homes and Oakhill secure training centre.
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
How to get contact with your grandchildren if parents divorce or separate and will not let you see them: mediation, applying for a court order
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Claim back the costs of visiting a child in a secure children's home.
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