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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…
Reapply for a driving licence if your licence was taken away (revoked) or if you surrendered your licence following a medical condition
DVLA will send you a letter when your licence is taken away, or if your…
There are different rules for when you can drive again depending on if…
The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
Summary data of post-inspection survey responses following inspections and visits of state-funded schools, independent schools and further education and skills providers.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
The Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme will close to new applications on 31 July 2026, with a view to the scheme concluding on 31 December 2026.
Submit new evidence if your asylum application has been refused and you have no more right to appeal - called ‘further submission’
The Verne is a prison on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men convicted of a sex offence.
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