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Home Office

Responsible for immigration, security, policing and citizenship.

What this authority does

Operates UK Visas and Immigration, sets the Immigration Rules, manages the eVisa system and oversees the police funding framework.

Services for the public

  • Visa applications
  • Settlement and citizenship
  • Right to work checks

Before you contact this authority

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