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Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
You can apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if…
You can apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you:…
If you’re a private servant applying from outside the UK, you usually need…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
Read the full guidance before you apply. Apply for a Temporary Work -…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You can apply to extend your Temporary Work – International Agreement…
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking translators and interpreters abroad to help British nationals find the support they need.
Apply for a Scale-up Worker visa if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a fast-growing UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa (6 to 11 months). Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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