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Language: English
Information only, not official or professional advice. Rules, fees and portals change. This site is not affiliated with any government body. Always confirm on the official website before you act.

How it works

Three short steps. The last one always happens on the official website, never on ours.

  1. Read the plain-language steps2 min
  2. Gather the documents it listsYou
  3. Apply on the official siteOfficial

You finish on the real portalFree

Official source on every guide

Each guide opens with a link to the department's own website.

Date checked, always shown

You can see when a guide was last checked against its source.

We never ask for your details

No accounts, no forms, no documents. Please never send us any.

Common questions

Is this an official government website?

No. We are an independent site that explains procedures in plain language. We are not connected to any government body, and every guide links to the official site where you actually apply.

Does it cost anything?

No. Reading the guides is free. We never charge for applications or offer to file them for you.

Do you store my personal information?

We have no accounts or forms and we do not ask for personal details or documents. The Privacy page explains what our server sees.

How up to date are the guides?

Each guide shows the date it was last checked. Rules and fees change, so always confirm on the official site before you act.

I found a mistake. What should I do?

Use the “Found a mistake?” link at the bottom of any guide and we will correct it.