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The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) aims ‘to promote through the medium of portraits the appreciation and understanding of the men and women who have made and are making British history and culture, and to promote the appreciation and understanding of...
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
You need a digital photo to apply for a passport online. You must get a…
You need 2 identical printed photos if you are applying for a passport…
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
You need to be registered to vote before you can vote in UK elections or…
You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building,…
You must apply for a postal vote if you want to vote by post, for example…
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your…
How you vote when you’re abroad depends on: whether you’ll be abroad…
You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or…
You may be asked to vote on behalf of someone else if they’re unable to…
How to take and format a digital photo of your face for a visa application or permission.
Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
The NIO falls within the scope of a government-funded scheme to receive a free portrait of His Majesty the King.
This document details the annual report and accounts for the National Portrait Gallery, 2022 to 2023.
Getting a faster decision on a visa, settlement or citizenship application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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