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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…
FCDO travel advice for Greece. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
You apply for council housing through your local council. Each council has…
Your tenancy agreement is a legal document and tells you all the rules…
You’re likely to be responsible for things like: fixing a curtain or…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your council housing:…
You’re likely to lose your tenancy and you could lose your right to…
Under the Right to Buy scheme, you can apply to buy your council home if:…
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for USA. 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
Latest FCDO travel advice for France including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
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
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
FCDO travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Skilled Worker route is for employers to recruit people to work in the UK, including in UK waters, in a specific job. A Skilled Worker must have a job offer in an eligible skilled occupation from a Home Office-approved s…
FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. 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.
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for the British Antarctic Territory. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Switzerland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Portugal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Pitcairn Island. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Italy including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Statistics to support improvements in decision making when planning services for pregnant women, children, young people and families.
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