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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a Scale-up Worker visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Information on using your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to prove your rights in the UK and keep your details up to date.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
How to apply for a visa to come to the UK for temporary seasonal work - eligibility, documents you'll need, and the application process.
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
UK Visas and Immigration 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 national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people...
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Partner, spouse, dependant and family member visas and permits
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
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.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Baku.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
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