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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 from an academic institution overseas, you can: take part in…
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 Iceland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and warnings for…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
FCDO travel advice for Vietnam. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out how to register a death in the UK or abroad
FCDO travel advice for the Czech Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for North Macedonia including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews
FCDO travel advice for the Philippines. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Morocco including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Ukraine. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
FCDO travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Kyrgyzstan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for India including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you’re from a participating country - fees, eligibility, how to apply.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
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