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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Baku.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
How someone in Austria can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
Downloadable standard letters to explain services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British consulates in Turkey.
Documents, certificates, letters available at the British consulate in Peru.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Documents and certificates available at British Embassy in Tashkent.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British embassy in Thailand.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
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