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List of nationalities requiring entry clearance prior to travel to the UK as a Visitor, or for any other purpose for less than six months
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
This Appendix sets out how the English language requirement is met.
Information for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens on viewing and proving your immigration status (eVisa).
The rules are divided into different documents. The index page will help you find the part you need.
Information for employers on checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens’ right to work.
These rules help to ensure that crimes are recorded consistently and accurately.
Information to help you identify if your organisation needs to publish a modern slavery statement.
You can provide evidence of your UK residence using your National Insurance number when you apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
The Temporary Work - Creative Worker route is for a person who wants to work within the creative sector.
Immigration staff guidance on applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.
This guidance advises a landlord, letting agent or homeowner how to conduct a right to rent check when letting privately rented accommodation.
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
This Appendix sets out how the continuous residence requirement is met.
The Private Life route is for a person seeking permission to stay in the UK on the basis they have developed a Private Life in the UK.
This Appendix sets out how the financial requirement must be met.
How your personal information is used within the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system.
Checklist to help people responsible for the simplest premises to complete a fire safety risk assessment.
This contains an explanation of who’s covered by the Immigration Rules, dates of effect and definitions/interpretations of the terms used.
How to vary an application for permission to stay in the UK if you now want to apply for a different purpose. For example, to change from student to skilled worker.
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