Entering and staying in the UK
Services
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Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status)
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
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Check if you need a UK visa
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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Continue to live in the UK if you're an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
Most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens need to apply to continue living in the UK. Use this tool to find out what you need to do and when.
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Check if you can become a British citizen
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
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Skilled Worker visa
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional work
Guidance and regulation
- EU Settlement Scheme: evidence of UK residence
- New immigration system: what you need to know
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
- EU Settlement Scheme: application processing times
- The UK’s points-based immigration system: information for EU citizens
News and communications
- Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the Home Office’s use of sanctions and penalties
- Information and events for British citizens in Spain
- Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the Home Office Presenting Officer function
- 2021 Youth Mobility Scheme for South Korean nationals: 1st Ballot
- Unregulated immigration advice earns Directors £17,000 fine
Research and statistics
- Population by Country of Birth and Nationality, July 2019 to June 2020
- An inspection of the Home Office’s use of sanctions and penalties
- An inspection of the Home Office Presenting Officer function
- Home Office – Statistics at Home Office
- Inspection of Country of Origin Information Thematic Report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression
Policy papers and consultations
- Response to the report 'An Inspection of the Home Office Presenting Officer function'
- Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: CP 361, 31 December 2020
- Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1043, 10 December 2020
- EU Settlement Scheme: policy equality statement
- Equality impact assessment of the points-based immigration system
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Visa fees transparency data
- Country returns guide
- Windrush Cross-Government Working Group: minutes of meetings
- Review of the shortage occupation list: 2020
- Windrush Lessons Learned Review response: comprehensive improvement plan
Organisations
- Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
- Migration Advisory Committee
- Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
- First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support)
- Biometrics Commissioner
- The Charity Commission
- Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
- Police Advisory Board for England and Wales
- Sellafield Ltd
Explore sub-topics
- Border control
- Immigration adviser services
- Immigration offences
- Immigration rules
- Inspections of border, immigration and asylum services
- Permanent stay in the UK
- Refugees, asylum and human rights
- Rights of foreign nationals in the UK
- Travel and identity documents for foreign nationals
- Visas and entry clearance
- Visas and immigration corporate