Ambassade du Royaume-Uni, Paris

The UK Border Agency processes all visa applications to the United Kingdom. More than 24 million visitors come to experience the huge range of things you can do in the UK every year. Dynamic modern cities like London and Manchester have everything you need for a weekend break or an even longer stay. You might like to go to an art gallery, watch a play, visit a museum, enjoy the range of nightlife on offer or just take in some of the tourist attractions. Outdoors types can choose from beaches, mountains or spectacular walking and cycling routes in areas of great natural beauty like the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, the Lake District in the north-west of England or the wild Scottish Highlands. There is a huge range of opportunities to work in the UK. When you do get a job you will have to find out the sorts of taxes you need to pay and tell the tax authorities what you are up to. One of the more popular ways of finding a job is via an employment agency, which allows you to either find a short-term job as a temporary worker while you look for something more permanent or should be able to help you find permanent employment. If you fall ill or have an accident during your time in the UK, you may find our information about how to obtain free healthcare useful. Each year, 1000s of international students come to study in the UK. There are a huge number of degree courses available. These range from medicine, law, accountancy and architecture to the arts, media, humanities, science and business. Studying for a UK qualification is a sound, long-term investment. There is great value in living and studying here. You can use it to improve your English, get a job and make new friends and contacts.