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From 1 January 2024, tough government action means most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
This series brings together documents relating to Home Office research and evaluation on migration.
Get Assisted Digital support with your online Home Office application
How to transfer your visa from an old passport to a new passport or biometric residence permit, or replace your visa.
UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for decisions about who can come to the UK and who can stay here.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Report someone who you think may be living or working in the UK illegally, employing someone illegally
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Spain and how to get one if you do.
When and how to appeal against a visa, asylum or immigration decision - appeals to the immigration and asylum tribunal, administrative review, fees, forms, further submissions
Search for someone to help you with advice and applications to stay in the UK - free and paid-for services, adviser levels 1, 2, 3 and complaints.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Bolivia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
UK Visas and Immigration entry clearance guidance for how it handles applications for maintenance and accommodation made outside the UK.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in France and how to get one if you do.
Information and guidance on handling visa applications made outside the UK for the common travel area.
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