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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.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
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.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Get help to classify pharmaceutical products used to treat or prevent diseases or ailments (in humans or animals), including comparators used in clinical trials and placebos.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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