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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 can enter the UK as an S2 Healthcare Visitor if you have been authorised to receive planned healthcare in the UK under the ‘S2 arrangement' or you're accompanying or joining someone who is.
Get a visa to study, work or visit the UK.
Permitted Activities for Visitors
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Information on accessing healthcare for visitors to the UK from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
Marriage Visitor visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Edwin Johnson and Judge Guy Brannan on 12 April 2024
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Immigration Rules for Visitors
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
This is a list of the RPC's Gifts and Hospitality Registers for 2021
This is a list of the RPC's Gifts and Hospitality Registers for 2020.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Latvia, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
This page provides links to the RPC's gifts and hospitality register for the years listed below.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Charity Worker visa to do unpaid charity work - eligibility, documents, family members
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