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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.…
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You can apply and pay for most visas online. If you have dependants who…
When you apply, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide documents…
You’ll get a letter or an email with the result of your application. It…
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.…
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To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…
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You and your partner must have a combined income of at least £18,600 a…
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What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Guidance for family members of British nationals, UK settled persons and certain others to come to or stay in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme.
This page shares essential programme delivery and policy guidance for Supporting Families.
Find out if you are eligible for the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme and how to apply.
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.…
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
…We are the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services and help families and individuals with targeted financial support.…
Tell the Child Benefit Office about changes to your family circumstances.
Get a free permit to join family from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein in the UK - check if you’re eligible, documents you need to apply.
Order an official birth, adoption, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) if you need a copy or want to research your family tree.
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
A guide for Service families about applying for, maintaining, moving in and out of and living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA).
Helplines providing advice and support to the families of people in prison - including the Prisoners' Families Helpline
Help and support for families of veterans.
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.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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