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British High Commission Information

In commonwealth capitals the UK's overseas missions are known as High Commissions.

There are generally five key areas of responsibility for each overseas British High Commission:

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/high commissions 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 High Commission Visa Services

Tier 1 (General) Skilled Visa

For those who are highly skilled and wish to work in the UK without restrictions.
Apply Here for a Tier 1 (General) Skilled Migration Visa
Information on Tier 1 (General) Skilled Visas

Tier 2

For those with a job offer from a UK based company.
Apply Here for a Work Permit
Information on Work Permits

Indefinite Leave to Remain

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

Partner Visas

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

Entry Clearance

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

Citizenship and Naturalisation

For permanent residents (ILR holders) who wish to gain UK citizenship and a UK passport.
Apply Here for Citizenship and Naturalisation
Information on Citizenship and Naturalisation

Youth Mobility Scheme

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

Worker Registration

For citizens of Romania and Bulgaria who wish to work in the UK.
Apply Here for Worker Registration
Information on Worker Registration

Business Visas

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

Medical Practitioner Visa Requirements

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

Graduate Visa

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

Ancestry Visa

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

Student Visa

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

British Embassies Abroad

Below is a list of links to the websites of the major British Embassies and High Commissions that can be found abroad. Please note that these sites are not part of the UK Visa Bureau, and we take no responsibility for the content or information within them.