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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
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