Obtaining a travel visa to the UK for a Syrian living and working abroad [closed]

A friend and I (I am British) are hoping to give a presentation at a conference in the UK next May. My friend is on a Syrian passport. We are both living and working in Saudi Arabia at present.

What kind of visa does he need to get into the country, and where should we go to apply for it?

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Are Syrians allowed to travel to UK?

Syrians who are interested in traveling to the United Kingdom for tourism, business, or medical treatments must first apply for a visa. If you do not want to go through the visa application process alone, iVisa can be of some help with it.

Are UK visas Open?

Updated information to explain that overseas services will remain open but dependent on local country restrictions, and that our in-country immigration services (UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services, Service and Support Centres and English Language Test centres) will remain open.

Can I apply for a UK tourist visa outside of my home country?

You can apply for a UK visit visa in any country, whether you are resident there or not.

Can I get a UK tourist visa if I am unemployed?

Can I get the UK tourist visa even if I am unemployed? Yes, you can get a UK tourist visa even if you don't have a job. Employment is not a requirement for the permit. However, you will need to prove that you have sufficient funds to support your stay in the UK.

UK Visitor Visa Application Process | All you need to know

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