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Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Information about subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) support for initial teacher training (ITT) recruitment.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
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...
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
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
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
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