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.
Step1: 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.
Step2: Apply for a visa
There is a different way to apply if:
- you are 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 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
Or apply for a visa waiver
Apply for a visa waiver if you have a passport from:
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- the United Arab Emirates
Step3: Check what you can bring with you
Step4: Check what you need to show at the UK border
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