UKVI is an acronym for United Kingdom Visa and Immigration. UKVI is a Government department which is part of the Home Office. UKVI makes the decision about who has the right to visit or stay in the country.
What is UKVI responsible for? |
- Managing around 3 million applications a year from overseas nationals who wish to come to the UK to visit, study or work

- Considering applications for British citizenship from overseas nationals who wish to settle here permanently
- Deciding on applications from employers and educational establishments who want to join the register of sponsors
- Managing appeals from unsuccessful applicants
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Further information can be found on the UKVI homepage.