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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
How long you can stay in the EU or Schengen area without a visa, when you travel from 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
The Ukraine Extension Scheme allowed you to stay in the UK if you were Ukrainian or the close family member of a Ukrainian national.
Let the Child Benefit Office know that your child is staying in approved education or training after the age of 16 using the CH297 online form.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
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.
Form to apply to extend your stay if you have lived in the UK lawfully for a minimum of 10 continuous years.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in France and how to get one if you do.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
Travel advice and information if you're planning a winter sports holiday abroad, including things to do before you go and staying safe at your resort.
Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Form to apply for further leave to remain in the UK as a member of HM Forces or their dependant.
Short statistical article with additional analysis on extensions of stay data in 'Immigration Statistics April to June 2013'.
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Apply for asylum to stay in the UK as a refugee - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, screening, asylum interview, help you can get, children
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