We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
List of nationalities requiring entry clearance prior to travel to the UK as a Visitor, or for any other purpose for less than six months
What to do if you're visiting the UK to do research - check if you’re eligible and if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, what to do before you visit.
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
The Home Office response to the Chief Inspector's report 'An inspection of family visitor visa applications'.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Customer service standards for visit and transit visa applications if you're applying from inside or outside the UK.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).