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A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Guidance if you are in the USA and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Form seeking a waiver of the two-year home residence requirement.
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
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