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What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
Visit the UK for medical treatment - check if you’re eligible and if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, what to do when you travel to the UK.
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…
Apply for an Overseas Domestic Worker visa if you've worked for your employer for at least a year - eligibility, fees, knowledge of English, your employment rights
This guidance explains the documents you should provide to support your application to visit the UK.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in France and how to get one if you do.
Information on accessing healthcare for visitors to the UK from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
How employers can protect themselves against employees abusing tax relief for their travel.
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you're applying from inside the UK.
You can apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa if your child attends an independent school in the UK.
What travel expenses qualify for tax relief.
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