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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
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.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for customers visiting HM Passport Office.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
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
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...
Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
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