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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
You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…
You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport (with a blank…
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
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 following assistance is available to education institutions that hold a Student or Child Student route licence.
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, how long it takes and how much it costs
Advice for British people with mental health needs, and their families and carers, while travelling or living abroad.
Student visas for courses, degrees and independent schools
What happens if you're a sponsored employee and your sponsor loses their licence, has a suspended licence
If you're going back to university after studying previously or you're repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.
If you are in Hong Kong, our guides explain which visa is right for you and how to apply.
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