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A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Guidance if you are in the USA and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.
How schools can enrol iPads in Apple School Manager (ASM), set up iPads and make the most out of them.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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,...
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...
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
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Niger is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Liberia is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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