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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.
Customer service standards for visit and transit visa applications if you're applying from inside or outside the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
Principles to support decision making for those involved in safely planning and protecting visiting during outbreaks of infectious illness in adult social care.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
How to carry out checks on your business and customers, and what records you must keep to prevent money laundering.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance about visitors.
VAT checks by HM Revenue and Customs - VAT officers inspecting your VAT record keeping and business premises
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for customers visiting HM Passport Office.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
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.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Permitted Activities for Visitors
Research to understand the needs of visitors to HM Revenue and Customs enquiry centres.
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Portland is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men aged 18 and over.
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