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| Readable Markdown | Apply to visit, work, study, settle or seek asylum in the UK
Most viewed
## Topics
- ### [What you need to do](https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/what-you-need-to-do)
Check if you need a UK Visa, electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or get access to an eVisa to prove your immigration status if you’re not a British citizen or Irish national
- ### [Visit the UK](https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/tourist-short-stay-visas)
Visit for tourism, business or a short stay (up to 6 months), airport transit visas
- ### [Work in the UK](https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas)
Skilled Worker visa, Graduate visa, other work visas, right to work
- ### [Ukrainians and their families](https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/ukrainian-nationals)
Find the right visa, Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme, Ukraine Permission Extension scheme, Ukraine Family Scheme visa |
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