http://english1.people.com.cn/200507/13/eng20050713_195806.html
"The British Home Office announced Tuesday a new entry clearance requirement for people coming to Britain for more than six months. Tony McNulty, minister of state for the Home Office, said that from 13 November 2005, all nationals from non-European Economic Area (EEA) member states who wish to come to Britain for more than six months will need to obtain an entry clearance from a British diplomatic mission before traveling. "
