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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
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
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
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,...
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
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
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