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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 for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Latest FCDO travel advice for India including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK Government’s understanding of current rules…
Read this guidance alongside FCDO’s overall travel advice and warnings for…
This section has safety advice for regions of India. It only covers…
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for British Virgin Islands including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Official information British people moving to and living in Saudi Arabia need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
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.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Spain and how to get one if you do.
FCDO travel advice for El Salvador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Principles to support decision making for those involved in safely planning and protecting visiting during outbreaks of infectious illness in adult social care.
FCDO travel advice for Benin. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Turkmenistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How long you can stay in the EU or Schengen area without a visa, when you travel from the UK.
Latest FCDO travel advice for France including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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