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The home of UK Visas and Immigration on GOV.UK. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on nati…
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
How to log in to your UK visa application (or account) to complete and submit your application form.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
Information on using your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to prove your rights in the UK and keep your details up to date.
Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.
Biometric residence permits (BRP) - what they are, personal data, how to report problems.
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