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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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.
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
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
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 this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a US Department of Defense (DoD) programme.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Postgraduate funding for overseas students studying in the UK: types of scholarship, eligibility, how to apply
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Colombia, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and emergencies.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Data on the real-world efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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