You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join family.

There are different visas depending on:

where you come from

why you want to come to the UK

how long you want to stay for

your personal circumstances and skills

Before you apply, you must check if you need a visa and what type you need. Depending on your nationality, you might not need a visa to visit or transit through the UK.

Your application must be approved before you travel.

You do not need to apply for a visa if you’re an Irish citizen.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk.