After you apply & after arrival
A visa decision is the middle of the journey, not the end. These pages cover what your permission allows, how to extend or change it, and what to sort out once you arrive.
3 topics · 27 resources · UK only
Your visa, conditions & eVisa
What your permission allows, how long it lasts, dependants and the move to eVisas.
- Permitted activitiesGuidance
- Visa validityGuidance
- Bringing dependantsGuidance
- UK Standard Visitor Visa Permitted and Non-Permitted ActivitiesGuide
Extending, switching & renewing
Staying longer, moving between routes and renewing permission from inside the UK.
- Extensions & renewalsGuidance
- Changing status or categoryGuidance
- How to Extend or Renew Your UK Visa 2026Guide
- Can you extend a UK Standard Visitor Visa?Guide
Living in the UK
Healthcare, banking, arriving and the practical side of settling in.
- Residence after arrivalGuidance
- Healthcare In The UK For ImmigrantsGuide
- Best UK Bank Account For ExpatsGuide
- Things to know before traveling to the UKGuide