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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...
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.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join…
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 telling you the Home Office has made a…
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.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional...
Apply to visit, work, study, settle or seek asylum in the UK
Keep your UK Visas and Immigration account details up to date - your mobile phone number, email address, name, identity document and UK address
How to contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for help with your application or immigration account, from inside and outside the UK.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Information on using your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to prove your rights in the UK and keep your details up to date.
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
How to log in to your UK visa application (or account) to complete and submit your application form.
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
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
What happens at a Service and Support Centre appointment, how long they take and where to find centres.
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Visas and immigration operational guidance for staff.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
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