Here is How You Can Prove that You are a Genuine UK Visitor “Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.” – Mother Teresa If you want to visit the UK and your country is on the
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Can You Remain in the UK to Care for a Sick Family Member or Friend?
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Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (Tier 5) (Part 2 of 2)
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Youth Mobility Scheme Visa (Tier 5) (Part 1 of 2)
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Short-term Students
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Several days ago the UK Government published ‘The UK’s future immigration system’ briefing paper with an overview of some of the proposals for the future immigration system in the UK. In this article, I’ll summarise the main points from this
Do You Need a Visa to Enter the UK?
General Rules Despite its seeming complexity, the rules are very simple. You don’t need a visa to enter the UK if you are a British citizen. If you are an EU national, you may want to double-check the rules in
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