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Information for international carriers about visa requirements for passengers travelling to the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on the registration of a minor as a British citizen by entitlement and discretion.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan for your UK visa application.
Information for applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who are applying from outside the UK.
Find out if your university qualification means you're eligible for a High Potential Individual visa.
Introduction to using SMS for licensed sponsors.
Immigration staff guidance on considering the English language requirement for partners and parents on the 5 year route to settlement.
Immigration staff guidance on considering claims based on family life (as a partner or parent) or exceptional circumstances.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing credibility and refugee status.
Information for applicants to the Health and Care visa.
This video explains how to view and confirm someone's immigration status.
Guidance for applicants outside the UK. It explains the steps to applying for and being granted a visa to live in the UK.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Immigration staff guidance on how to handle exemptions for visa applications made outside the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on the policy on applications for a visa or visa extension under a Temporary Work route.
This video explains how to update your digital photo on your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.
A glossary of terms used in the Workers and Temporary Workers sponsor guidance.
This video explains how to recover access to your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.
Guidance on registering as a British citizen for Irish citizens and certain types of British national.
A list of endorsed funders approved by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for Global Talent.
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