United Kingdom
9 official sources sourced from official government domains
Employment & Benefits
1DWP
Department for Work and Pensions
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
1GOV.UK
GOV.UK — UK Government Services Portal
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
1NHS
National Health Service
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
2Home Office
UK Home Office — Immigration & Visas
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
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
1HCI London
High Commission of India, London
Indian diplomatic mission in the UK. Handles passports, OCI cards, visas, consular services, and emergency support for Indian nationals in the UK.
Tax & Revenue
1HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs
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
1DVLA
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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
1VFS Global UK
VFS Global (UK Visa Applications from India)
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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