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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
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.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
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