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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…
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
Usk is a men’s prison in the town of Usk, South Wales. It is managed jointly with Prescoed Prison.
Find out about the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC) and its associated responsibilities.
FCDO travel advice for Equatorial Guinea. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about the Big Listen, the changes Ofsted is making and taking the time to collaboratively build a better education system for all.
Principles to support decision making for those involved in safely planning and protecting visiting during outbreaks of infectious illness in adult social care.
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers, following discussions with the government.
Ford is a men’s open prison in Arundel, West Sussex.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Haverigg is a men’s open prison near Millom in Cumbria.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Syria including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Standford Hill is an open prison for men. It is one of 3 prisons that form the Sheppey Cluster in Kent, along with HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside.
Dartmoor is a men’s prison in Devon.
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