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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 quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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 British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
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
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
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Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
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.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
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