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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Browse cases data for specific areas within the UK.
Find out about your human rights and how they are protected.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Blogs where government organisations talk about their work and share information and ideas.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Guidance for those affected by changes to UK immigration and borders due to coronavirus.
Employment rates for different ethnic groups in England, Wales and Scotland.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
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