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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,...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information on how UK businesses can control risks when operating in Indonesia.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
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.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
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