Visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to the UK. Each section below covers the visas in that route, the requirements that apply to it and the guides answering the questions applicants ask most.
6 topics · 140 resources · UK only
Work visas
Sponsored employment, skilled roles, work permits and switching into work.
- Skilled Worker visaVisa route
- Health and Care Worker visaVisa route
- Global Talent visaVisa route
- Global Business MobilityVisa route
Family & partner visas
Spouse, partner, parent, child and other family routes, including the financial requirement.
- UK family visa (partner, parent & other routes)Visa route
- Spouse or Partner visaVisa route
- Fiancé(e) visaVisa route
- Parent visaVisa route
Study visas
Student visas, sponsorship by an education provider and options after graduating.
- Student visaVisa route
- Child Student visaVisa route
- Short-term Study visaVisa route
- Graduate visaVisa route
Visitor, transit & ETA
Short stays, tourism, business visits, airport transit and the Electronic Travel Authorisation.
- Standard Visitor visaVisa route
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)Visa route
- Business Visitor visaVisa route
- Marriage Visitor visaVisa route
Business & investor visas
Founders, innovators, investors and self-employed routes into the UK.
- Innovator Founder visaVisa route
- Overseas Business RoutesVisa route
- Can I Move To The UK If I Start A Business?Guide
- Can I Work In The UK With A Business Visa?Guide
Settlement & citizenship
Indefinite leave to remain, staying permanently and bringing family long term.
- Indefinite Leave to RemainVisa route
- Long ResidenceVisa route
- NaturalisationVisa route
- British CitizenshipVisa route