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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s role is to encourage compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice. BSCC is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office .
This document sets out how the Home Office and its partners currently use biometrics data and how we will approach all future developments.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
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
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Marriage Visitor visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
General information on biometric residence permits for overseas applicants, employers and sponsors.
This collection contains the Biometrics Commissioner's policy and guidance documents.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
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.
Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, how long it takes and how much it costs
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