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This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of Home Office contact management to submit evidence to inform this inspection.
Make a request for a social visit to someone in a prison in England and Wales
Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Principles to support decision making for those involved in safely planning and protecting visiting during outbreaks of infectious illness in adult social care.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
How to get contact with your grandchildren if parents divorce or separate and will not let you see them: mediation, applying for a court order
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