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Visit the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends
Find out what you need to do if you’re visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends.
Step 1 : Check if you’re eligible
- Find out what you can do when you visit the UK
You must meet the Standard Visitor eligibility requirements even if you do not need a visa.
Step 2 : Check if you need a visa
Depending on the country you're from, you might be able to visit the UK without a visa or by applying for an electronic travel authorisation.
- Check if you need a visa
Step 3 : Apply for a visa
- Find out how to apply for a Standard Visitor visa £100 for up to 6 months
There's a different way to apply if:
- you're a Chinese citizen visiting as part of a tour group
- you want to stay in the UK with your family for more than 6 months
or Apply for a family permit
You may be able to visit on a family permit if you have a family member who is:
- a citizen of an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
- a Person of Northern Ireland
- a British citizen
- Check if you can apply for a family permit
or Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) if you're a national of:
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Apply for an ETA £10
Step 4 : Check what you can bring with you
- Check what you can bring with you
- Check what food, animals or plants you can bring into the UK
Step 5 : Check what you need to show at the UK border
- Check what you need to show at the UK border
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