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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
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,...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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...
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,...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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...
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
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
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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