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Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
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…
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How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in France.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Advice and guidance for healthcare practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients.
Apply for help with the cost of prison visits, including travel to the prison, accommodation, meals.
Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Spain.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
A collection of all the application forms for people who can't apply online and want to come to the UK, extend their stay or settle.
How to ask us to review a decision we made about your right to enter the UK as a Service Provider from Switzerland.
How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Italy.
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