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List of fees for consular information in the USA.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Guidance if you are in the USA and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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,...
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Find out about changes to the deemed domicile rules for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2017.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
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