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Who can sign (countersign) passport photos and application forms and what they need to do
Some paper passport applications and photos must be signed by someone else…
Your countersignatory must either: work in (or be retired from) a…
Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights
Surrogacy is legal in the UK, but if you make a surrogacy agreement it…
You must apply for a parental order or adoption if you want to become the…
If your surrogate gives birth abroad, you can only apply for a parental…
You and your partner may be eligible for adoption pay and leave and…
The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of wills being made.
This is advice for UK sponsors of workers and temporary workers affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Who can confirm someone’s identity online for a passport application and what they need to do
Transfer of engagements and amalgamations: guidance from the Certification Officer (CO).
This document tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with applications completed and consented to by third parties.
Apply for a Scale-up Worker visa if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a fast-growing UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Ask HMRC to confirm you only pay UK National Insurance contributions whilst working in a country which has a social security agreement, also known as a reciprocal agreement with the UK.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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