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FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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...
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Check if you can use UK Carrier (UKC) Scheme authorisation to move consumer parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Find out about applications to protect traditional terms related to wine products in Great Britain.
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.
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,...
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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...
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