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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
Apply to extend your Entrepreneur visa (Tier 1), bring your family.
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Canada. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for South Africa including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs
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
FCDO travel advice for Belize. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Australia including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs
FCDO travel advice for China. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bulgaria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you're applying from inside the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Zimbabwe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Vietnam. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
FCDO travel advice for New Zealand. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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