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Taking a few steps to check your passport's validity can save a lot of heartache.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Teleperformance Service is piloting a document scanning solution in changes to the visa application process.
Culture Secretary Karen Bradley's speech launching the UK Digital Strategy.
From April 2017, the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in education, health and social care sectors and to their adult dependants.
Australian and New Zealand retail executives gathered at the Australian High Commission in London to celebrate their success in the UK
Minister for Asia Alok Sharma leads a delegation of UK healthcare and life science businesses to south China to explore trade opportunities.
Hong Kong Labour Department will accept applications for Certificates of Sponsorship.
The new Mombasa Chapter will represent, support and advocate on behalf of British business in the Coastal region.
Prime Minister Theresa May and Prime Minister Bill English of New Zealand held a press conference after their meeting at 10 Downing Street.
The UK encourages Indian visitors to apply early for visas with #BEATthepeak campaign.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) staff across the world saved Christmas for more than 1,000 people last year, and have already helped hundreds more this yuletide season.
The new Visa Application Center will make it easier for those from Central Vietnam to apply for their visas and visit the UK.
Minister for Asia and the Pacific speech at UK-India Business Council Event on the Future of the UK-India Relationship
Theresa May addressed the Gulf Co-operation Council and spoke about how the UK will step up its relationship with the GCC countries.
The Prime Minister attends a 2-day summit in Bahrain with leaders of the Gulf countries to discuss scoping out new free trade arrangements.
Dame Louise Casey publishes her report into social integration in Great Britain.
Foreign Office, ABTA and 5-time Olympic skier Graham Bell urge winter sports enthusiasts to take out travel insurance with winter sports cover before they hit the slopes.
Regular visitors to the UK from Chile are now eligible to apply to join the UK’s Registered Traveller Service.
The Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Japanese nationals will be opened in January 2017. This year will see the start of a new process following changes to the immigration rules.
The Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Taiwanese youth will soon be opened in January 2017
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