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Information on eVisas and why you need one.
How to check your eVisa details are correct before you travel in or out of the UK.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
List of organisations licensed to sponsor workers on the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you're applying from inside the UK.
Organisations funded to provide free support to vulnerable and at-risk people who need help with creating their UKVI account and getting access to their eVisa.
List of institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under the Student and Child Student routes.
Guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members.
The new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme will open on 4 February 2025.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
This guidance explains how to enter the ballot to apply for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, and how the ballot system works.
Videos explaining what an eVisa is and how to access and use one.
Prize lists for achievements in science and the arts that qualify applicants for the Global Talent route.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications from people to enter or remain in the UK as students.
Find out how much money you need to get a Student or Child Student visa, and how to prove you have the money.
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