UK Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Visas for the United Kingdom

  Who needs a visa and how to apply for one?

  The UK enforces very tough immigration laws. Make sure that you have all the required visas and documentation prepared before you travel, or you’ll be refused entry to the UK. This section is intended to give you an overview of any documentation that you may need.

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  Residence Permits

  How to become legally resident in the UK

  A residence permit, issued by a member state of the European Union, is the necessary authorisation to allow non-EU nationals to stay legally within its territory.

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  Family Members

  How to bring your loved ones to Britain

  Spouses, fiancé(e)s, partners and other family members can join their loved ones in the UK when meeting certain criteria.

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  Settlement & Citizenship

  Earning settlement status and British citizenship

  Once resident in the UK for a certain time period, you can gain settlement status and full British citizenship.

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  Pets

  Bringing your pet with you to the UK

  If you want to bring your pet with you from abroad, you need to be aware its import will be subject to Britain’s tough quarantine regulations. However, the recent innovation of passports for pets means that pet-lovers can avoid long periods of quarantine.

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