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List of administrations whose Certificate of Competency (CoC) are accepted towards issuing a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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,...
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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