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Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
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 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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
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