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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…
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Find out about travelling and subsistence expenses for an employee's spouse when they accompany them on business trips.…
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
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.
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.
How long you can stay in the EU or Schengen area without a visa, when you travel from the UK.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of personal expenses on overnight business trips
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK.
Find out about expenses for a spouse accompanying an employee on business trips.…
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
Claiming tax relief on expenses you have to pay for your work, like uniforms, tools, travel and working from home costs.
FCDO travel advice for Greece. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for France including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Italy including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Morocco including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
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