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You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Get a passport for your child or baby - renewals and first child passports, application form, supporting paperwork, eligibility, costs
You apply for a child passport if your child is under 16. It costs £66.50…
If your child has never had a British passport you must apply for a first…
You can apply to renew a child passport online or by post. If your child’s…
If your child’s passport has been lost or stolen, you can apply for a…
If your child’s passport is damaged, you’ll need to apply for a…
Your child will need to get a new passport if they’ve changed their name.…
If your child was adopted in the UK Your child can get a British passport…
Children born through surrogacy As well as your other documents, you need…
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
Apply for British citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
Apply for a Graduate route visa if you’ve been on a student visa and want to stay in the UK to work - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, bring your partner and children.
The European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) - which countries are in the EU and EEA, the single market and free movement of goods, capital, services and people
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
Cancel (withdraw) a UK visa, immigration or citizenship application and get a refund on your application fees, immigration health surcharge and priority service fee.
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Biometric residence permits (BRP) - what they are, personal data, how to report problems.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Get a free permit to join family from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein in the UK - check if you’re eligible, documents you need to apply.
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