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What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office invites proposals by 22 June 2026 from organisations to support British nationals missing abroad and their families.
Partner, spouse, dependant and family member visas and permits
Get a free permit to join family from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein in the UK - check if you’re eligible, documents you need to apply.
Sudbury’s family strategy outlines how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others.
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
Brinsford’s family strategy explains how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others.
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
Stoke Heath’s family strategy outlines how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance on dealing with family applications.
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