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How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re…
You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re either: aged…
You can prove your knowledge of English by having a recognised English…
You can prove your knowledge of English by having a degree that was taught…
Cancel (withdraw) a UK visa, immigration or citizenship application and get a refund on your application fees, immigration health surcharge and priority service fee.
You can only cancel (withdraw) an application for a visa, visa extension…
If you cancel your visa application, you might be able to get a refund of…
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve been in…
You must have permission to stay (‘leave to remain’). You must also have…
You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other valid travel ID your…
You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain. Once you’ve started…
You must apply to extend your stay online. Once you’ve started your…
Your family members (‘dependants’) can apply separately if they’re…
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or Discretionary Leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Form for sponsoring a person applying to come, stay or settle in the UK as an adult dependent relative. Also known as the "sponsorship undertaking form".
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are the partner of a person, or parent of a child, who is present and settled in the UK.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Request an exemption from the knowledge of language and Life in the UK Test requirement because of a long term physical or mental condition.
This concession gives you temporary permission to stay in the UK and apply to claim benefits if your relationship broke down because of domestic abuse.
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK in various immigration categories and for a biometric residence permit.
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a child under the age of 18.
Form to apply to extend your stay if you have lived in the UK lawfully for a minimum of 10 continuous years.
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a victim of domestic violence.
Forms to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if you are unable to use the online application process.
Results of appeals made to Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a former member of HM Forces (or their dependant) and for a biometric residence permit.
Form for an EEA or Swiss national, a non-EEA or non-Swiss family member of an EEA or Swiss national, to apply for a document certifying permanent residence or permanent residence card in UK.
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