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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
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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,...
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
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.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
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...
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
What to do if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen under an ATA Carnet.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Explainer on product information templates to be used by applicants and Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) of veterinary medicines.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Colombia, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and emergencies.
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