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Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Colombia, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and emergencies.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
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