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FCDO travel advice for Germany. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
The Euro 2024 tournament will take place in Germany from 14 June to 14…
Before you travel, check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
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
A High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives you permission to stay in the…
To be eligible for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, you must have…
You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when…
When you apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, you’ll need to…
Before you apply, you must pay for Ecctis to check your qualification is…
You must apply online for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa. Check…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a High Potential…
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
You may be eligible to apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain in…
Your permission to be in the UK must be based on your relationship. Before…
You must provide: a current passport or other valid travel identification…
Your children may be eligible to get settlement (indefinite leave to…
You must apply online. You need to be in the UK when you apply. Once…
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
Protect your right to live in a registered or unregistered property owned by your spouse or civil partner during a divorce or separation - getting home rights, after a continuation order
Visiting a prisoner: visiting times, keeping in touch by email, telephone or letter, banned items and sending money to a prisoner by debit card or online bank transfer
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or Discretionary Leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.
Foresight project looking at how future scientific advances may affect our understanding of addiction and drug use.
Full-time students from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland studying in the UK can apply for a reimbursement of the immigration health surcharge (IHS).
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
‘WorkWell’ pilots to provide tailored support for people in their local area so people can stay and progress in work.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
Advice for British people with mental health needs, and their families and carers, while travelling or living abroad.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Costa Rica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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