• Applying for a UK visa
• Holidays in the UK
• Working in the UK
• Studying in the UK
• About the UK
• London 2012 Olympics

Visiting the UK

This is where you’ll find a full picture of life in the UK, plus some practical information; including information of the visa application process and advice on holidays, studying and living in the UK.

There are many excellent opportunities to work in the UK. In our working in the UK section, you can find out about our tax and healthcare system. There’s practical advice too, on where to find permanent and temporary work, and how much it is likely to cost you to live in the UK.

If you are interested in studying in the UK, we can help you with information on finding and applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course. We also tell you about the scholarships available, student loans and grants, and give you a flavour of what it is like to be a student in the UK.

Our culture and heritage pages give a picture of the range of performing and visual arts in the UK, together with interesting facts about our history and heritage.

The UK is home to a vibrant and creative scientific and technological community. In science and technology, you’ll discover how the UK government promotes the UK’s scientific expertise, funds research and development projects and helps UK companies overseas.

In people and politics, you’ll find a wide range of information to help you understand who we are and what our political system looks like.

Our environment pages show how the UK is combating climate change, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.

The UK is a nation of sports-lovers. You’ll find out about the wide range of common, and not so common, sports enjoyed in the UK in our sport section.

Applying for a UK visa in South Africa

Procedures and guidelines to apply for a UK visa in South Africa

Holidays in the UK

Find out about the huge range of things you can do on a trip to the UK

Working in the UK

Find out about looking for a job, the taxes you will need to pay and how much money you’re likely to spend while you are in the UK.

Studying in the UK

Useful information for overseas students who want to come and study in the UK

About the UK

This is where you’ll find a full picture of life in the UK.

London 2012 Olympics

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK