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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…
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing social functions, including annual parties, for employees
As an employer providing social functions and parties for your employees,…
You might not have to report anything to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or…
If any of the events you provide are not exempt, you’ll have to report the…
The following guide contains more detailed information: particular…
Use this form to give details about household and personal goods involved in a chargeable event on form IHT100.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
Laura Gibb, the SIA's new Executive Director for Martyn's Law, gives her thoughts after 4 weeks in the role.
Health advice for those planning events and mass gatherings during periods of hot weather in England.
How to report chargeable event gains on life insurance policies, including details on the annual qualifying policy, if you're an insurer.
Explanation for animal owners and veterinary health professionals on how the VMD calculates adverse event incidence rates for veterinary medicines
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
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