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Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Apply for a Graduate route visa if you’ve been on a student visa and want to stay in the UK to work - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, bring your partner and children.
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2…
To be eligible for a Graduate visa, you need to have successfully…
When you apply for a Graduate visa, you’ll need to: pay the £822…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other travel…
You must apply online for a Graduate visa. Check which documents you’ll…
If your partner and children joined you in the UK as ‘dependants’ on your…
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…
To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…
If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…
You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…
You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…
You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…
You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…
You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…
You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…
You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your biometric information…
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Judgement Test.
Being made redundant - rights, statutory payments you're entitled to, notice periods and consultation, finding a job.
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Management Judgement Test.
When to apply the off-payroll working rules (IR35) if you receive services from a worker through their intermediary.
Information providing useful details about the OISC, guidance towards immigration advice, frequently asked questions and getting the best from your adviser.
Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you're not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.
Information on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Welcome Programme Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Year 4 funding (2024/2025).
The GES summer placement scheme is aimed at economics students who are considering a career in the GES after graduation.
Lancaster Farms is a men’s prison in Lancaster.
Slaughterhouses in Great Britain with a high throughput of cattle carcases must send pricing data to AHDB weekly.
How to live with your sponsor, what to expect from them and what to do if things don't work out.
Future RAN is an open competition, run by DCMS, that will allocate up to £30 million of R&D funding to projects that support the goals of the government's 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy. The competition is…
The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life.
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