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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…
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Find out how to prove your right to work in the UK to an employer. Get an online share code to prove your right to work if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
You’ll need to prove your right to work in the UK to your employer before…
Get a share code to prove your right to work in the UK if you’re not a…
If you’re not a British or Irish citizen, you can usually prove your right…
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.
Renew or replace a passport urgently with the 1 day Premium service or the 1 week Fast Track service.
Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.
Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get.
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
FCDO travel advice for Spain. 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.
Biometric residence permits (BRP) - what they are, personal data, how to report problems.
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
Use this official service for booking a Life in the UK Test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
Find out how to prove your right to rent in England to a landlord. Get an online share code to prove your right to rent if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
Contact HM Passport Office (previously the Identity and Passport Service) advice line - telephone, text relay, textphone, opening hours.
Find out how long your passport application is likely to take.
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.…
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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