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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
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
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...
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
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.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of Nipah virus infections.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
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
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
This toolkit is for Innovation Passport holders following the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) and provides activities to support the design and development of medicines.
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...
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
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