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Visiting a prisoner: visiting times, keeping in touch by email, telephone or letter, banned items and sending money to a prisoner by debit card or online bank transfer
Letters You can contact a prisoner by writing to them. Write the person’s…
Prisoners are not allowed to access social networking websites (such as…
You must not send or give anything to a prisoner that: is indecent or…
You can send money to someone in prison by making an online payment by…
You can make an online request to visit someone in prison in most cases.…
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will…
Check what documents you’ll need to enter the UK. You’re a British citizen…
You’ll need to show your identity document, such as your passport or…
You must co-operate if you’re stopped and asked about your baggage. If you…
Passing through a UK airport while on the way to another country is called…
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential…
You can either: check your tenant’s original documents view your tenant’s…
When you copy the documents: make a copy that cannot be changed, such as a…
You must do a follow-up check to make sure your tenant can still rent…
You can ask any agents that manage or let your property to carry out the…
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
Information for EU citizens and their families applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Apply to stay in the UK as a stateless person – who can apply, how to include family, documents you need, how to apply and extend
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
How to operate a zoo, including understanding licences and inspections.
Check someone's immigration status, and that they can access services like the NHS and benefits in the UK
Driving licence exchange and rules for drivers living in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Tips from the British embassy Beirut to help you prepare for travel and safety in Lebanon.
How to get a criminal records check if you want to look after children for a living: who needs a check, what it costs and how long it takes.
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