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Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.

• Choose a visa

  You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join…

• Prepare your application

  You can apply and pay for most visas online. If you have dependants who…

• Prove your identity

  When you apply, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide documents…

• Getting a decision on your application

  You’ll get a letter or an email telling you the Home Office has made a…

You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for...

• Updated: 28 October 2024

Apply to visit, work, study, settle or seek asylum in the UK

• Updated: 3 June 2021

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.

Skilled Worker visa, Graduate visa, other work visas, right to work

• Updated: 13 July 2023

Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional...

Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.

Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes

Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members