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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
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 much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
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