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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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.
If you're eligible for an ETA, you may be exempt from the requirement to get one if you live in Ireland.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
How to use a randomised controlled trial to evaluate your digital health product.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
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