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This guidance explains who needs to enter the ballot before applying for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa and how the ballot system works.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
How to apply for marketing authorisation via this new procedure.
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Belgium, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Essential information for British nationals residing in Costa Rica, covering topics like driving, employment, the health system and schools.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration
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