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- Applying for a visa
  - Can I come to live permanently in the UK?
  - Can my friend or family member in the UK apply for my visa for me?
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  - Do I need a visa for the UK?
  - How long does it take to get a UK visa?
  - How much does a UK visa cost?
  - What are visa application centres?
  - What documents do I need to provide to make my application?
  - What if I don't understand English?
  - What is 'biometric' information?
  - Where can I apply for a visa for the UK?
  - Where can I get application forms?
  - Why do I have to wait for an interview date?
- After I get my visa
  - Can I use the visa to enter the UK more than one time?
  - Do I need to bring any documents with me to the UK?
  - Does the visa guarantee my entry to the UK?
  - How long can I stay?
  - I am already in the United Kingdom? Who should I contact for advice about immigration matters?
  - If my travel plans are delayed, can the validity of my visa be changed?
  - What do I do if my passport and visa are lost or stolen?
  - What if my reason for going to the UK changes?
  - What is the latest date that I can arrive in the UK with my visa?
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    - Chapter 26 Annex 2 Part 3
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