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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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.
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.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in 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,...
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
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.
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