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You can apply for, update, renew or replace a passport online.

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.

• Overview

  You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…

• Visit on business

  You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…

• Visit to study

  You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…

• Visit as an academic

  If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…

• Visit for a paid engagement or event

  You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…

• Visit for medical reasons

  You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…

• If you're under 18

  You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…

• Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

  If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…

• When you can extend your stay

  You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…

…Get an online share code to prove your right to work if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.

• Overview

  You’ll need to prove your right to work in the UK to your employer before…

• Get a share code online

  Get a share code to prove your right to work in the UK if you’re not a…

• Using immigration documents

  If you’re not a British or Irish citizen, you can usually prove your right…

You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.

Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age

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.

Get a replacement log book (V5C) if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle.

Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.

How to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, track your application, unexpired visas, replacing a damaged passport.

Some older people can get free travel on local buses - contact your council to check your eligibility and apply for a bus pass

Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.

Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …

Keep your UK Visas and Immigration account details up to date - your mobile phone number, email address, name, identity document and UK address

Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.

Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.

Air, sea and rail carriers can apply for approved gate check status to reduce charges for passengers without adequate documents.

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

FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 17 May 2024

Apply for a Graduate route visa if you’ve been on a student visa and want to stay in the UK to work - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, bring your partner and children.