Visas and entry

Entry

Entry rules, visa categories, and the evidence you must submit are set by governments and change. This page is a reminder of what to confirm. It is not legal advice, and it does not quote fees.

Before you buy a non-refundable ticket, read the official instructions for the category you think you are in: a short visit, work, study, or a family route. Those instructions say who may apply, what documents are required, and how an application is made. If you cannot find a current official page for your category, do not guess from a blog post or from a previous trip.

Passport validity, blank pages, and any requirement for an onward ticket or proof of funds should be read on the same official instructions. This site does not reprint those rules, because a reprinted rule can be wrong the following month.

Where a sponsor, an employer, or a school has to issue a document before you apply, put that step on the checklist first. A late letter delays everything that follows. If you are unsure which category applies, ask a qualified adviser or the official service named on the government page; do not treat this guide as a substitute.