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Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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.
Get help to classify pharmaceutical products used to treat or prevent diseases or ailments (in humans or animals), including comparators used in clinical trials and placebos.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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