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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.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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
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
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.
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
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...
How to contact MHRA for specific services or enquiries.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
What to do if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen under an ATA Carnet.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
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