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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
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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...
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
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.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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