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Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join…
You can apply and pay for most visas online. If you have dependants who…
When you apply, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide documents…
You’ll get a letter or an email telling you the Home Office has made a…
Guidance for applicants already in the UK. It explains the steps to applying for and being granted permission to live in the UK.
Apply for a state secondary school place through your local council
Follow our steps to get your first payment if you're applying late for student finance.
Apply for a state primary school place through your local council
Guidance for applicants outside the UK. It explains the steps to applying for and being granted a visa to live in the UK.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
Get help if you're applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Application form for British applicants outside the UK.
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
How to apply for student finance - when to apply, deadlines, proof of identity, parents, income, change an application.
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
Find out when to apply for an SFI agreement, how to apply and what happens after you’ve applied.
Information for applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who are applying from outside the UK.
Leaflets explaining how to apply for or renew an adult passport online in simple steps.
Information about applying for a review of marking for key stage 2 national curriculum tests (commonly referred to as SATs).
Credit/debit card payment authorisation form for overseas passports to print out and complete.
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews
Use this guide to apply for a licence to fell growing trees using our Felling Licence Online service
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