Visitor visas
UK Standard Visitor: choosing and preparing your route
Check whether your planned UK visit needs a visa, an ETA or another arrangement before starting an application.
Read guideUnited Kingdom visa requirements and application guidance
Check United Kingdom visa and travel-authorisation options for your passport, purpose and planned stay. The correct route depends on your circumstances.
Visa guides for United Kingdom
Travel authorisations
UK ETA: what to check before applying
A UK electronic travel authorisation is separate from a visa. Check the current eligibility and exemption rules for the passport you will use.
Read guidePrepare for your application
Identify your travel purpose, passport and residence. Then use the official instructions for the selected route to organize documents and follow the application steps.
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