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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…
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,...
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
This section has safety advice for regions of Colombia. It only covers…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
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 British people on medical support in Thailand including mental health, lists of hospitals and care homes and how the British embassy can help.
FCDO travel advice for Chile. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. 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.
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in France and how to get one if you do.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Mexico including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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