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Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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,...
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from El Salvador for healthcare practitioners.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Argentina for healthcare practitioners.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Information on embargoes on West African States and how to apply for an export licence.
Niger is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Liberia is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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