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Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Guidance if you are in the USA and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you're applying from inside the UK.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
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