Can you enter the UK on a holiday visa?

If you’re an EU , EEA or Swiss citizen Irish citizens can continue to enter and live in the UK . EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK .

Do you need a visa to travel to the UK from South Africa?

If you have a South African passport and you want to travel to the United Kingdom to see friends or family, watch sport or simply for a holiday, you will need to apply for a visa.

How long can you stay in the UK on a visitor visa?

Under a UK Visitor Visa, you will be able to stay in the UK for a maximum period of six months, although you may get a Visitor Visa that lasts for one]

Can you leave the UK on a working holiday visa?

You can also leave the country as many times as you like, but your two-year visa will not be put on hold. If you have previously held a UK Working Holiday Visa, you will not be reissued with a new one. You will need a valid passport for the period you will be holidaying in the UK.

Do you need a visa to get married in the UK?

Apply for a Standard Visitor visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months. For example: You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you want to visit the UK to get married or register a civil partnership.

Do you need a visa to travel from South Africa to the UK?

And yes, if you’re travelling on a South African passport you’ll need a visa to enter the UK. Once in, there are no border controls between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island, which makes it a joy to travel around the UK, as only a single UK visa is required.

How long can you stay in the UK on a standard visitor visa?

If you need to visit the UK regularly. If you need to visit the UK regularly over a longer period, you can apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa that lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.

Can a family member apply for a UK visa?

Your friend or family member can apply for a visa so they can visit you in the UK. Visas to visit the UK are usually for up to 6 months. You should consider getting specialist advice if you’re unsure about the application. It might cost you money but it can save you time and hassle.

Do you have to apply for UK visa if you have right of abode?

Check if you need to apply for a UK visa. Your application will not be accepted and you will not get a refund if you have the right of abode in the UK (for example you’re a British citizen). You need to apply for a certificate of entitlement instead.