Information guides for visa applicants
Our visa information guides listed below contain general information about different types of visa and categories of traveller to the United Kingdom and aim to answer some common questions you may have related to the visa application process.
For further information, we may also need to direct you to one of our other websites or the website of another organisation.
Full conditions for entry to the United Kingdom are contained in the Immigration Rules published on the UK Border Agency website.
Information guides (INF 1 to INF 29)
Husbands, wives and partners (INF 4)
Setting up in business (INF 10) - temporarily withdrawn while being updated
Investors (INF 11) - see Points-based system Tier 1, Investor (INF 23)
Permit free employment (INF 14)
Working holidaymakers (INF 15) - see Points-based system Tier 5, Youth Mobility Scheme (INF 28)
Au pairs (INF 16) - see Points-based system Tier 5, Youth Mobility Scheme (INF 28)
Overseas domestic workers (INF 17)
EEA & Swiss nationals (INF 18)
Points Based System Tier 1, (General) Migrant (INF 21)
Points Based System Tier 1, General, Dependant (INF 22) - see Points Based System Tier 1, (General) Migrant (INF 21)
Points Based System Tier 1, Investor (INF 23)
Points Based System Tier 1, Entrepreneur (INF 24)
Points Based System Tier 1, Post-Study Work (INF 25)
Points Based System Tier 2, Skilled Worker (INF 26)
Points Based System Tier 5, Temporary Worker (INF 27)
Points Based System Tier 5, Youth Mobility Scheme (INF 28)
Points Based System Tier 4, General and Child Student (INF 29
Crew employed on fishing vessels operating in UK waters (INF 30)
Please note that when visa regimes change, there may be a short delay before the information on our website is updated.
Working in the UK
Details of eligibility requirements for people who want to come to the UK to work are available on the UK Border Agency website.
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