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Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…
To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…
If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…
You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…
You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…
You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…
You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…
You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…
You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…
You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your biometric information…
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
Most people need to pay the immigration health surcharge (IHS) as part of…
You usually need to pay the healthcare surcharge if you’re applying for a…
The exact amount you pay depends on the length of your visa. A visa may…
You’ll pay the immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS) when you apply for…
You’ll get a full immigration health surcharge (IHS) refund if: you paid…
Find out what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car…
An evidence review examining transport sharing, and how various factors encourage or discourage the use of shared travel.
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
Get proof of your immigration status if you have been told you can view your immigration status online, for example if you have settled or pre-settled status.
Crystal Akass and Ruth Bailey joined the Cabinet Office as Human Resources (HR) Director in March 2015. They were appointed as a job share and both work 3 days a week. Crystal and Ruth worked together in the UK Border Agency in the Home Office.…
Family justice and mediation Female offenders Human rights and civil liberties (jointly with Lord Faulks) Freedom of information, data protection and data sharing The National Archives Mental Capacity and the Office of the Public Guardian Criminal offences gateway Coroners and burials…
Advice and guidance for healthcare practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients.
…They have also job-shared as Consular Regional Director in Singapore and Deputy Head of Human Rights and Democracy Department in the then Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). Clare and John have previously been posted to Beijing and both speak Mandarin Chinese.…
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
The Minister of State leads on supporting the Secretary of State in his responsibilities, specifically: Economic and Domestic Policy; levelling up and innovation - including City Deals and Shared Prosperity Fund.…
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Find out what information you may be asked for by your account provider and how that information is shared.
This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
The home of Northern Ireland Office on GOV.UK. We ensure the smooth working of the devolution settlement in Northern Ireland.
Ministerial responsibilities within the Ministry of Justice changed following ministerial changes on 18 December 2013 Departmental business in the Lords Support to Secretary of State on constitutional matters Family justice and mediation Women offenders Human rights and civil liberties…
How to package medicines for sale and what information you must provide to consumers and healthcare professionals.
UK Export Finance’s approach to sustainability and Environmental, Social and Human Rights (ESHR) Risk Management.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to interact, and to share text and other content.…
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