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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,...
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
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in the Czech Republic and how to get one if you do.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
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.
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
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.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional...
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