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How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes

• Overview

  You have the right to ask to see recorded information held by public…

• Organisations you can ask for information

  You can request information from some public authorities, such as:…

• How to make an FOI request

  You must make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request in writing. You can…

• If your request is turned down

  Some sensitive information is not available to members of the public. If…

Use this form to request a search on a patent application.

When and how you can ask for the decision on your visa or immigration application to be reviewed if you're in the UK

Apply to set up an arrangement with your employer to be kept informed and to be consulted

Make, or respond to, an application under Regulation 13(1) of the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004.

Find out how to make a subject access request to see information held about you. You can also make a request for someone else.

• Updated: 17 September 2024

Form to request for your submitted postal visa application to be transferred to our premium service.

Information about opinions requests we have received this year

• Updated: 16 September 2024

Information for competent authorities abroad (and in the UK) about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings.

• Updated: 21 May 2024

You have the right to get a copy of the information that is held about you. This is called the 'right of access'.

• Updated: 5 July 2023