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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.
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…
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
A guide for Service families about applying for, maintaining, moving in and out of and living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
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.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Bulgaria and how to get one if you do.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Permission from parents and courts to take a child on holiday abroad and avoid abduction
It is your responsibility to make sure you can access enough money to pay for all your costs and to avoid getting into financial difficulties abroad.
Partner, spouse, dependant and family member visas and permits
Find out if you are eligible for the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme and how to apply.
Statistics relating to separated families and their child maintenance arrangements.
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.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in France and how to get one if you do.
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.
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