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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. V

    1. VAT return

      VAT is value added tax, a tax paid by a person who buys or uses most goods and services and collected by businesses and self-employed people who provide the goods or services if their annual turnover exceeds a defined amount. A VAT return is an official record of VAT collected that is sent to HM Revenue & Customs each year.

    2. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

      The Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations is an international treaty on diplomatic intercourse and the privileges and immunities of a diplomatic mission. It gives a private servant employed in the household of a member of staff of a diplomatic or consular mission diplomatic privileges and immunity.

    3. Visa national

      A person who is a national or citizen of certain countries and will always require a visa to come to the United Kingdom. These countries or territories are listed in Appendix 1 of the immigration rules. Some visa nationals may pass through the United Kingdom on the way to another country without a visa, but in some circumstances they will require a direct airside visa or visitor in transit visa.

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