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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…
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
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 regional risks…
This section has safety advice for regions of Turkey. It only covers…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
There are restrictions on what items you can take in your hand luggage and…
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand…
When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby…
Musical instruments Contact your airline before you book if you want to…
You’re allowed to carry the following in your hand luggage: essential…
You can only take certain electronic devices and electrical items on…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Sports parachute Yes Yes…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Tool with a blade or shaft…
You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold:…
You cannot take any guns or firearms (including air rifles and starting…
The CMA investigated a suspected breach of competition law in the sports equipment sector under Chapter I of CA98 and Article 101 of TFEU.…
Check the tariff classification for articles and equipment for general physical exercise and other sports or outdoor games.
As an employer, you might need to report any expenses or benefits you provide to employees - tax and National Insurance (NI) payments
How to claim Corporation Tax relief when your limited company donates money, land, property or shares to charity
How to register as a community amateur sports club (CASC) - eligibility, tax relief, form CASC A1…
Find out if you can drive a minibus and what licence you need - when you need to have a PCV D1 category licence
Latest FCDO travel advice for Italy including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
FCDO travel advice for Austria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
FCDO travel advice for Switzerland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Cyprus. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Working with the EU in the sports and recreation sector.
Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
VAT relief available to charities - relief, what you pay, registering, charging VAT
Latest FCDO travel advice for France including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for The Bahamas. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements, and legal differences.
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