Visiting Family in the UK

Visit the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends 

Find out what you need to do if you are visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends. 

Step 1: Check if you need a visa 

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. 

Step 2: Apply for a visa 

Find out how to apply for a Standard Visitor visa £95 to £822 

There is a different way to apply if: 

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 

Step 4: Check what you need to show at the UK border 

For further information on visiting family in the UK see GOV.UK's website.