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This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
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.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Official information British people moving to and living in Guatemala need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
You must tell DVLA if you have a balloon angioplasty in your leg and drive a bus, coach or lorry - download the correct form to let them know
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
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
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