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The Identity and Passport Service was established as an Executive Agency of the Home Office on 1 April 2006. The Agency builds on the strong foundations of the UK Passport Service (UKPS) to provide passport services and in the future, as part of the National Identity Scheme, ID cards for British and Irish nationals resident in the UK. Foreign nationals resident in the UK will also be included by linking the scheme to biometric immigration documents.
The purpose of the FCO is to work for UK interests in a safe, just and prosperous world. We do this with some 16,000 staff, based in the UK and our overseas network of over 200 diplomatic offices.
UK Visas, a joint Home Office and Foreign & Commonwealth Offcie Unit which runs the UK's visa service through British diplomatic posts overseas. This website will tell you whether you need a visa to enter the UK and, if so, how to apply for one.
Works with individuals and communities to build a safe, just and tolerant society enhancing opportunities for all and in which rights and responsibilities go hand in hand, and the protection and security of the public are maintained and enhanced.