Foreign nationals of EU/Commonwealth states, Japanese and US nationals are not required to register upon arrival in the UK. Other foreign nationals given limited leave to enter the UK are required to register at a police station if he/she is admitted for a period of more than three months for employment, or for a period of more than six months for other reasons. In London, visitors report to the Overseas Visitors Records Office.
Overseas Visitors Record Office
Brandon House
180 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LH
(Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm)
For more information concerning Alien Registration contact:
Greater London Alien Registration Office (ARO)
10 Lamb�s Conduit Street
London WC1
Telephone: +44 (0)207 230 1208
A residence visa is required for all stays of more than 90 days. It is highly recommended that the appropriate forms for these permits or visas be obtained and submitted before arrival in Germany. Permit and visa forms can be obtained from the German Embassy or Consulate in your country, or by download from the websites maintained by those diplomatic missions. The German authorities may take up to three months to process these forms. The following documents are required as part of the application: a valid passport; two passport photographs; an employment contract or, if a student, an admissions certificate from a German university; and proof that the individual will be able support himself or herself financially while staying in Germany.
Citizens of the EC who are going to spend more than six months in the UK are not required to apply for a residence permit. However the German Embassy recommends submitting an application for a residence permit if you plan to stay longer than 6 months, in order to benefit be from all your rights. You should apply for the residence permit at least. Request forms (ECC1) receive you at the larger police stations or in the internet: www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact one of the below:
Home Office
Immigration and Nationality Division
Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
Croydon, CR9 2BY
Tel: 44 (0)8706 - 067 766
Or alternatively:
Immigration and Nationality Directorate
European Community Group
B6 Division, Block C Whitgraft Centre
Wellesley Road
Croydon, CR9 1AT
Tel: 00 44 (0) 780 6067766