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UK Visit Visa for Family and Friends: Invitations and Sponsor Support

Visiting a relative or friend in the UK often involves two sets of information: your own circumstances and the support offered by your host. A UK visit visa application should connect them clearly. An invitation can explain a visit, but it does not replace the applicant's need to qualify.

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UK Travel Visa or ETA: Which Permission Do You Need?

Searching for a UK travel visa can lead to two very different processes: a visa application or an electronic travel authorisation, known as an ETA. Some travellers need neither. The correct choice comes from your nationality, existing UK permission and purpose of travel, rather than the airline, departure airport or cheapest application advertised online.