Note on Common Travel Area

Information Note from Ireland to the Article 50 Working Group Introduction 1.1 The Common Travel Area (CTA) is a long-standing arrangement between Ireland and the United Kingdom which enables Irish and UK citizens to ...

British (UK) Nationality

Background In 1948, The British Nationality Act introduced the concept of citizenship of the United Kingdom and the colonies.  Citizens of other Commonwealth nations became British subjects or Commonwealth citizens ...

UK Employment Visas

Employment Visas In respect of non-EU nationals, the UK  operates a points-based system of work visas. Tier 1 relates to self-employed persons. Tier 2 covers the majority of work-related visas. There is a cap on Tier ...

Business and Study Visas

Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa Conditions for the visa: set up or run a business in the UK from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland meet the other eligibility requirements have access to at least ...

Family and Other Visas

Spouses and Partners Non-EEA nationals who seek leave to enter- remain or settle as a family member of a British citizen or settled person may apply for visas on the application of the British or settled person ...

UK Immigration Law

Immigration law in the United Kingdom Immigration law in the United Kingdom is organised on a UK wide basis.  There is a common travel area between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, which is recognised ...

Visitor Visa

Choose a UK visit or short stay visa Standard Visitor visa Apply for this visa if you want to visit the UK on holiday or to see your family and friends, do business, take part in sports or creative events, or receive ...

General Work Visa

General work visa (Tier 2) Contents Overview Eligibility Knowledge of English Documents you must provide Apply Extend your visa Switch to this visa Family members Taking a second job Overview You can apply for a Tier ...

Inter Company Transfer Visa

Intra-company Transfer visa (Tier 2) Contents Overview Eligibility Documents you must provide Apply Extend your visa Switch to this visa Family members Overview You can apply for a Tier 2 (Intra-company Transfer) ...

Temporary Worker Visa II

Youth Mobility Scheme visa (Tier 5) Contents Overview Eligibility Documents you must provide Apply Overview You can apply for a Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa if you: want to live and work in the UK for up to 2 ...

Temporary Worker Visas III

Temporary Worker – Religious Worker visa (Tier 5) Contents Overview Eligibility Documents you must provide Apply Extend your visa Family members Overview You can apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – ...

Entrepreneur Visa

Start-up visa Contents Overview Eligibility Knowledge of English Documents you must provide Apply Switch to this visa Family members Overview You can apply for a Start-up visa if: you want to set up a business in the ...

Exceptional Talent Visa

Exceptional Talent visa (Tier 1) Contents Overview Eligibility Documents you must provide Apply Extend your visa Switch to this visa Family members Overview You can apply for a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa if you ...

Graduate Entrepreneur Visa

Graduate Entrepreneur visa (Tier 1) Contents Overview Family members Overview You can no longer apply for a new Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa. If you want to set up a business in the UK you can apply for a ...

Investor Visa

Investor visa (Tier 1) Contents Overview Eligibility Documents you must provide Apply Extend your visa Switch to this visa Family members Overview You can apply for a Tier 1 (Investor) visa if: you want to invest ...

Becoming UK Citizen

Check if you can become a British citizen There are different ways to apply for British citizenship based on your circumstances. If you were born in the UK You do not automatically get British citizenship if you were ...

Life in the UK Test

Life in the UK Test Contents Book the Life in the UK Test What happens at the test Cancellations, refunds and complaints Book the Life in the UK Test This is the only official government service for booking the Life ...

Standard Visitor Visa

Standard Visitor visa Contents Overview Eligibility Documents you must provide If you’re under 18 Apply Extend your visa Overview You can apply for a Standard Visitor visa if you want to visit the UK: for ...

Common Travel Area Guidance

Common Travel Area Guidance Published 22 February 2019 Contents 1. Travelling and residing in the CTA 2. Working in the CTA 3. Accessing education in the CTA 4. Accessing social security benefits in the CTA 5. ...

UK Passport Rule 2021

Passport rules for travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 Find out if you need to renew your passport before you travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 and which countries the new rules apply to. Published 13 September ...
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