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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 how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for El Salvador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
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