Visit the UK to do Research
Find out what to do if you are visiting the UK to do research. This could be academic research or research related to your work, for example if you are a doctor or an author.
Step1: Check if you need a visa
Depending on the country you are from, you might be able to visit the UK without a visa or by applying for a visa waiver.
Step2: Apply for a visa
The cost of your visa is based on the length of time you need it for. You may be able to stay for up to 12 months.
Or apply for an EEA family permit
You may be able to visit on an EEA family permit if you have a family member who is a citizen of:
- an EU country
- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
Or apply for a visa waiver
Apply for a visa waiver if you have a passport from:
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- the United Arab Emirates
Step3: Check what you can bring with you
Step4: Check what you need to show at the UK border
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