Do foreign nationals require a visa to visit your jurisdiction?
The requirement for a visa depends upon the nationality of the visitor.
Visa nationals always require a visa in advance to visit the UK. A visa national is a citizen of a country that is listed in Appendix 2 of Appendix V of the Immigration Rules (these countries include China, India, Russia and the United Arab Emirates).
Non-visa nationals may visit the UK for less than six months without obtaining a visa in advance. Such nationals who wish to visit the UK for more than six months will require a visa however. A non-visa national is a citizen of a country that is not listed in Appendix 2 of Appendix V of the Immigration Rules (these countries include Australia, Brazil, Singapore and the United States). Nationals of countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are expected to fall within the category of non-visa nationals following the end of the Brexit transitional period on 30 December 2020 when the UK formally leaves the European Union.
How long can a foreign national spend in your jurisdiction on a visitors’ visa?
Generally, visa and non-visa nationals can spend six months in the UK as a visitor (business or tourist).
England & Wales Guide
The England & Wales guide answers the principal questions for Private Clients relating to the law in this jurisdiction.
