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Glossary

Welcome to the glossary section, where you can find a dictionary of all terms that commonly appear on our website. These are simple explanations, rather than complete, legal definitions. You can browse by letter or alternatively go to the advanced search anywhere on the site and search by Glossary.

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  1. F

    1. Family member

      The partner, child or other dependent relative of the main applicant.

    2. Ferries

      These are carriers of passengers or goods that operate on a fixed route to fixed timetables.

    3. Financial institution

      A body that provides financial services to clients, for example a bank, building society, credit union, stock brokerage or asset management firm.

    4. Financial Services Authority

      The regulator of all providers of financial services in the United Kingdom.

    5. Freely landed

      Applies to people who entered the United Kingdom before immigration time restrictions were imposed.  These were usually Commonwealth citizens and they will normally have entry stamps in their passports with no conditions attached.

    6. Further leave to remain

      An extension of your existing permission to stay in the United Kingdom for a specified length of time.

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