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How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS
You can get help to return to your home country if you do not have…
You can usually apply for help to return home (‘voluntary return’) if any…
Apply online for voluntary return. You’ll need: your address in the UK an…
Get a refund of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) if you work in health and care - eligibility, what you’ll get and how to apply.
You may be able to get money back if you paid the immigration health…
You’ll be eligible to apply for a refund if you both: have a Tier 2…
You can apply online for a refund (‘reimbursement’) if either: you’re a…
If your business is registered for VAT in the UK, find out when you can, or need to, account for import VAT on your VAT Return (also called postponed VAT accounting).
Britain will return to responsible global leadership under my watch, the Prime Minister will tell the UN General Assembly in New York this week.
Advice for people returning to the UK after working in an Ebola or Marburg virus affected area.
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customers
Find out about making an Other Interest return and the types of interest you should report.
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
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