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Visas and immigration services in the UK

Visa help, immigration advisers and who you can trust. What to check in the UK, our guides for this section, and a quick way to get quotes.

Find an immigration adviser (affiliate)

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What matters in the UK

Key points from our guides. Each card links to the full section.

United Kingdom: advisers must be regulated

In the UK it is a criminal offence to give immigration advice or services unless you are qualified to do so. The people who can lawfully help are:

From: Choosing an immigration lawyer or adviser

Get help with your visa or immigration case in the UK

Request quotes from immigration lawyers and advisers. Confirm they are authorised before you pay anyone.

Find an immigration adviser (affiliate)

Guides in this section

LawyersChoosing an immigration lawyer or adviserWho is allowed to give immigration advice in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, how to check them, how fees work, and the warning signs of an immigration scam.Read the guide

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