The data shows the annual number of overseas residents' visits to the UK from 2002 to 2017, with a forecast for 2018. Approximately 39.2 million visits were made to the United Kingdom from overseas in 2017, reflecting an ongoing increase in arrivals over the last few years. This increase is predicted to continue in 2018, with visits forecast to reach 41.7 million. The number of overnight stays by visitors to the United Kingdom also showed an increase over the last five years. Data is based on interviews with passengers arriving and departing from the country and includes visits for all purposes, including for vacation, business, study, visiting friends and family and other leisure purposes.
