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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…
The home of Department for Work and Pensions on GOV.UK. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administe…
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.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join…
You can apply and pay for most visas online. If you have dependants who…
When you apply, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide documents…
You’ll get a letter or an email telling you the Home Office has made a…
The home of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on GOV.UK. We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also supp…
Biometric residence permits (BRP) - what they are, personal data, how to report problems.
The home of Department of Health and Social Care on GOV.UK. We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer.
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Reasons why your benefit payments could change, report changes in your circumstances while claiming benefits
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
FCDO travel advice for Greece. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay
FCDO travel advice for Tunisia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Planning scenarios from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
Complete MSF 4343, for an oral examination leading to a CoC (STCW) for deck officers on commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Italy including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
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