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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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
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.
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
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 Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
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
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
Find out about tax charges on scholarships.
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
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