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How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
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.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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