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Apply for an ETA to come to the UK if you’re a tourist, visiting family or for certain other reasons for up to 6 months. It costs £16. Find out if you need an ETA or a visa instead.
An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) lets you travel to the UK for…
You do not need an ETA to travel to the UK if: you’re a British or Irish…
Whether you need to apply for an ETA depends on why you’re travelling to…
It costs £16 to apply online or through the UK ETA app. You cannot get a…
How to access and use an eVisa: set up a UKVI account, update your details and get a share code to prove your immigration status when you work, rent or travel.
An eVisa is a digital record of: your identity and immigration status -…
You need a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to access your eVisa.…
Your eVisa shows your identity and immigration status. This includes what…
Check that your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account and eVisa details…
You should keep your personal details and passport or travel document…
You should report an error if: your eVisa details are wrong - for example…
Check someone's immigration status, and that they can access services like the NHS and benefits in the UK
Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £21.50.
How to log in to your UK visa application (or account) to complete and submit your application form.
Find out how to prove your right to rent in England to a landlord. Get an online share code to prove your right to rent if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
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.
Check details of a tenant's right to rent if they’re not a British or Irish citizen and they’ve given you a share code.
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