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You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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...
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
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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