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Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
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