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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in 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.
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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
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