Find out what to do if you are visiting the UK to do research. This could be academic research or research related to your work, for example if you are a doctor or an author.

Step 1 

Depending on the country you are from, you might be able to visit the UK without a visa or by applying for a visa waiver. 

• Check if you need a visa 

Step 2 

• Find out how to apply for a Standard Visitor visa £95 to £190 

The cost of your visa is based on the length of time you need it for. You may be able to stay for up to 12 months. 

Or apply for an EEA family permit  

You may be able to visit on an EEA family permit if you have a family member who is a citizen of: 

• an EU country 
• Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland 

Check if you can apply for an EEA family permit 

Or apply for a visa waiver 

Apply for a visa waiver if you have a passport from: 

• Kuwait 
• Oman 
• Qatar 
• the United Arab Emirates 

Apply for a visa waiver £30 

Step 3  

• Check what you can bring with you  
• Check what food, animals or plants you can bring into the UK 

Step 4 

• Check what you need to show at the UK border