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Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible

• Applying for a faster decision

  You may be able to pay for a faster decision on a visa or settlement…

• Eligible visas when applying from inside the UK

  You can apply for a faster decision on certain: visa applications…

• Getting a refund of your priority or super priority fee

  The rules for getting a refund depend on whether you’re cancelling your…

Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK in academia or research,…

• Academic or researcher

  You can get fast track endorsement for the Global Talent visa if you have…

• Individual fellowship

  You can get fast track endorsement if you have held an eligible fellowship…

• UK Research and Innovation endorsement

  You may be eligible for endorsement if you’re working on a research grant…

• Peer review

  If you’re not eligible for another route, you may be able to get…

• If your endorsement application is refused

  You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…

Find out how to do a rapid lateral flow test for COVID-19. Rapid lateral flow tests show the result on a device that comes with the test.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

This guidance provides an overview of Project Gigabit and answers to frequently asked questions. It outlines how councillors can use their unique local role to support the deployment of gigabit-capable broadband in their area.

• Updated: 4 February 2025

These guidelines apply to bilateral funding to NGOs for humanitarian emergency responses and to new grants and modifications of existing grants.

• Updated: 1 June 2021

How to write clear and effective field safety notices (FSNs) for medical devices.

• Updated: 16 June 2025

Reply to a jury summons online

FCDO travel advice for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 15 December 2025

FCDO travel advice for Panama. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 10 December 2025

FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 23 November 2025