British Embassy Information

British Embassies are found in non-commonwealth capital cities (in commonwealth capitals they are referred to as High Commissions).

There are generally five key areas of responsibility for each overseas embassy:

Consular Section - This section helps British nationals who are living or visiting that country with issues such as passport renewal or if they find themselves in trouble with the police of that country.
Visa Section - There are over 1,350 people working in British embassies worldwide who assist with processing entry clearance applications.
Commercial Section - UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) provides trade development and inward investment services.
Political/ Press and PR - Aim to increase the UK's image of integrity, creativity and openness.
Management Section - managing such things as budget and the day to day running of the offices.

British Embassy Visa Services

For those who have been in the UK for some time already, and wish to apply to remain in the country permanently.
Apply Here for Indefinite Leave to Remain
Information on Indefinite Leave to Remain

For those who are in a relationship with, married to, or engaged to be married with a UK permanent residency holder or Citizen.
Apply Here for a Partner Visa
Information on Family Visas

For those requiring assistance to gain entry clearance for a visit to the UK of any kind.
Apply Here for Entry Clearance
Information on Entry Clearance

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme replaces the UK Working Holiday Visa programme. The Youth Mobility Scheme is for young people who want to live, work and travel in the United Kingdom for a period of up to two years.
Apply Here for the Youth Mobility Scheme
Information on Youth Mobility Scheme

For those who wish to come to the UK to start up a business.
Apply Here for a Business Visa
Information on Business Visas

Specific information for doctors, nurses and dentists wishing to come to the UK to train or work.
Information on the Medical Practitioner Visa Requirements

For those who have just graduated from a UK university and wish to remain in the country for a period in order to work.
Apply Here for a Graduate Visa
Information on Graduate Visas

For those who wish to work in the UK and whose grandparent was born in the UK.
Apply Here for an Ancestry Visa
Information on Ancestry Visas

For those wishing to study an approved course in the UK.
Apply Here for a Student Visa
Information on Student Visas

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