🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Tourist Visa
Tourist and visitor visa requirements, visa-free entry, duration, and application steps.
Most short visits to the UK for tourism or business use the Standard Visitor route, usually for up to 6 months. Nationals of many countries do not need a visa in advance but must hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; others must apply for a Standard Visitor visa online. Visitors cannot work or access public funds.
- The Standard Visitor route covers tourism and business visits, usually up to 6 months.
- Visa-exempt nationals must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling.
- Visa-national travellers must apply for a Standard Visitor visa online before travel.
- Visitors cannot take employment or claim public funds.
Official authorities
- Standard Visitor visa (GOV.UK)
Official visitor-visa guide and application.
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (GOV.UK)
Official ETA requirement and application.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- UK Government (GOV.UK) — UK's unified government services portal — visas, taxes, driving licences, benefits and more
- UK Visas and Immigration — UK visa applications, Biometric Residence Permits (BRP), and work authorization
- HM Revenue & Customs — Self Assessment tax returns, National Insurance, VAT registration and payment