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How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
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.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Check the tariff classification for four-wheeled vehicles powered by an electric motor fitted with a hydraulic lifting device and telescopic jib.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
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.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
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