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This collection contains UK Visas and Immigration's guidance to support applications made outside 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
Make an entry summary declaration if you move goods into Great Britain, into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from countries outside the EU.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
UK Visas and Immigration entry clearance guidance for how it handles visa applications for exemption made outside the UK.
UK Visas and Immigration entry clearance guidance for how it handles applications from Europeans made outside the UK.
Guidance on degree awarding powers, university title, designation for HEFCE funding and further education to higher education transfers.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
Guidance and information about entry clearance guidance and what it is used for.
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