United Kingdom – October 22, 2026 -- Anyone who is not a British citizen or Irish national can use the UK's official visa and immigration hub to check whether they need a visa, an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or an eVisa to prove their immigration status.

Visitors can stay up to 6 months

The visit section covers tourism, business and short stays of up to 6 months. Airport transit visas are listed there too.

Work and study routes have their own pages

The work section lists the Skilled Worker visa, the Graduate visa, other work visas and right-to-work information. Student visas for courses, degrees and independent schools sit in a separate study section.

Family, EU and Ukrainian applicants get dedicated paths

Partner, spouse, dependant and family member visas and permits are grouped under family. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can find settled and pre-settled status, the EU Settlement Scheme family permit and the Frontier Worker permit.

Ukrainians and their families are directed to the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme, the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme and the Ukraine Family Scheme visa.

Commonwealth citizens and BNO holders have specific visas

The hub lists the BNO visa, right of abode and the UK Ancestry visa for Commonwealth citizens and British nationals (overseas).

Settlement, asylum and appeals are covered

People planning to stay long term can look up indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and routes to British citizenship. Separate sections explain claiming asylum as a refugee, the asylum process and support, and appeals against visa, settlement or asylum decisions. A final section covers moving belongings, going through customs and tax.