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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,...
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
Visit for tourism, business or a short stay (up to 6 months), airport transit visas
Immigration staff guidance about the different visitor categories for visiting the UK and how UK Visas and Immigration makes decisions on visitor cases.
This guidance explains the documents you should provide to support your application to visit 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
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.
GAD has extended its presence in the global social security community at a European meeting with a presentation on UK social security and pensions arrangements.
The Foreign Secretary will travel to Washington DC to urge US partners to unlock additional funding for Ukraine, giving them the tools they need to win its war with Russia.
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Details of hotels visited by staff on business in US and Canada 2010-2014
This is the source of official statistics on day visits by British residents to destinations throughout Britain.
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.
The study visit’s goal was to promote and connect UK financing and technical expertise with the PH's £128 billion 'Build Better More' Infrastructure Agenda.
Consultation response published setting out plans to make visiting a fundamental standard of care.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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