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Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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 out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
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.
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
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