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Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
The FIFA World Cup takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for...
Find out about the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC) and its associated responsibilities.
Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) regulates immigration advisers; ensuring they are fit, competent and act in their clients’ best interests
This collection contains immigration staff guidance on the different categories of visa applications.
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.
This collection contains cross-cutting immigration staff guidance on applications.
Visas and immigration operational guidance for staff.
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