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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…
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
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.
How employers can protect themselves against employees abusing tax relief for their travel.
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
How to account for VAT if you buy in and resell travel facilities as a principal or undisclosed agent.
FCDO travel advice for Antigua and Barbuda. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Active Travel England is the government’s executive agency responsible for making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyone to get around in England. ATE is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
FCDO travel advice for Austria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Afghanistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Yemen. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Your rights as a passenger when travelling by sea and inland waterway.
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