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You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
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.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
The MHRA is ready to provide any assistance for clinical trials applications submitted for COVID-19
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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.
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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
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.
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