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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.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
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,...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
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.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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