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The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people...
Statement of changes in Immigration Rules: 1994 to 2024.
The Immigration Act will introduce new sanctions on illegal working, prevent illegal migrants accessing services and introduce new measures to enforce immigration laws.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional...
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
From 1 January 2024, tough government action means most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK.
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 14 March 2024.
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.
Apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you're an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30 - eligibility, fees, documents.
Keep your UK Visas and Immigration account details up to date - your mobile phone number, email address, name, identity document and UK address
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
The Home Office has announced further details of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme.
Data on immigration and protection activities.
Apply for a Health and Care Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 Health and Care visa) if you're a medical professional who's been offered a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care - eligibility, fees,...
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
A collection of guidance to help landlords, homeowners and letting agents carry out correct right to rent checks and avoid civil penalties.
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