eVisas
UK residence permits are going digital. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
The Foreign National Offenders Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 14 October 2019. No date is yet available for second reading.
The Library will produce a briefing or material for the second reading debate and this page will be updated when it is made available.
The second reading paper may be updated as the Bill goes through Parliament; alternatively additional papers will be added to this page to reflect the Bill’s progress.
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In addition to writing and updating published papers as bills go through Parliament, the House of Commons Library can assist Members of Parliament and their staff with individual enquiries about bills, particularly on the policy background.
The Public Bill Office (PBO) supports public bill committees. The staff working in the PBO can advise Members of Parliament on tabling amendments to bills and on the drafting of Private Members’ Bills.
UK residence permits are going digital. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 29 November 2024. The text of the bill has not yet been published.
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.