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Check someone's immigration status, and that they can access services like the NHS and benefits in the UK
Check when your electronic travel authorisation (ETA) expires and what to do if you’ve changed your passport or need a new ETA to visit the UK.
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
You can confirm your property details or report any changes to them by submitting a check to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
The VOA wants to help customers provide the right information when making a Check, and the following focuses on how to do this for shops that are zoned for valuation purposes.
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
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