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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Postgraduate funding for overseas students studying in the UK: types of scholarship, eligibility, how to apply
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
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,...
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
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
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
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