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You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
Guidance to apply for a certificate of entitlement proving you have the right to live and work in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the Skilled Worker route.
When and how you can ask for the decision on your visa or immigration application to be reviewed if you're in the UK
The new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme will allow eligible applicants to apply to remain in the UK for an additional 18 months.
Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in China for your UK visa application.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
A step-by-step manual to creating and assigning a certificate of sponsorship (CoS).
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Guidance on what public funds are and whether you are able to receive help from them while you are living in the UK.
Immigration Rules archive.
Guidance for employers on employing someone outside the UK.
This form is to be used by all Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors who want to request prioritising an eligible request type.
Immigration staff guidance on how to handle exemptions for visa applications made outside the UK.
You can come to the UK for up to 30 days as part of a tour group through the approved destination status agreement (ADS) if you're a Chinese citizen
How the Home Office will use your personal information to decide whether to grant your application to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Request an exemption from the knowledge of language and Life in the UK Test requirement because of a long term physical or mental condition.
How to vary an application for permission to stay in the UK if you now want to apply for a different purpose. For example, to change from student to skilled worker.
Guidance for EU Settlement Scheme applicants in or outside the UK who have been affected by restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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