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Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find out how local authorities can set up a Google domain for care leavers and children with a social worker.
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...
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,...
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
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