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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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,...
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
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
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
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