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United Kingdom

9 official sources sourced from official government domains

Employment & Benefits

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DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

DWP is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. Administers the State Pension, Universal Credit, and supports people into employment.

Key information

National Insurance number application

Universal Credit claims

State Pension entitlement

Jobcentre Plus support

Disability benefits

Government Services

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GOV.UK

GOV.UK — UK Government Services Portal

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

The single portal for UK government services and information. From driving licences to council tax, benefits to business registration — all UK government services start here.

Key information

UK driving licence exchange/application

Council Tax registration

Benefits and Universal Credit

Business registration (Companies House)

Right to work checks

Healthcare

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NHS

National Health Service

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

The NHS provides healthcare to everyone in the UK. International workers and students who pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) can access NHS services.

Key information

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

GP registration for new residents

NHS number and entitlements

Prescription charges and exemptions

Emergency care (A&E) access

Immigration & Visa Services

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Home Office

UK Home Office — Immigration & Visas

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

The Home Office is the lead UK government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, fire, counter-terrorism and police. Responsible for UK visa and immigration policy.

Key information

UK visa applications and decisions

Immigration rules and policy

Asylum and refugee protection

UK border control

Settlement and citizenship applications

UKVI

UK Visas and Immigration

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the UK. Handles all UK visa applications from overseas and within the UK.

Key information

All UK visa types: visit, work, study, family

Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2)

Student visa (formerly Tier 4)

Global Talent visa

Family visas and settlement

Immigration, Visa & Consular Services

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HCI London

High Commission of India, London

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 17 Mar 2026

Indian diplomatic mission in the UK. Handles passports, OCI cards, visas, consular services, and emergency support for Indian nationals in the UK.

Tax & Revenue

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HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

HMRC is the UK's tax, payments and customs authority. Responsible for collecting taxes, paying benefits and credits, and administering National Insurance.

Key information

Income tax and National Insurance

Self Assessment tax returns

National Insurance number applications

Tax codes and PAYE

Double taxation treaty with India

Transport & Driving

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DVLA

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

DVLA maintains registers of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. Handles driving licence applications, exchanges, and vehicle registration.

Key information

Exchange Indian driving licence for UK licence

Provisional driving licence application

Driving test booking

Vehicle registration (V5C)

Road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty)

Visa & Passport Services

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VFS Global UK

VFS Global (UK Visa Applications from India)

Sourced from official government domain · Last checked 2 Mar 2026

VFS Global is the authorized commercial partner of UKVI for processing UK visa applications from India. Operates UK Visa Application Centres across India for biometric enrolment and document submission.

Key information

UK visa application submission from India

Biometric enrolment centres

Document scanning and courier services

Premium lounge and priority services

Passport return tracking

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