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Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in 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,...
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
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.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Colombia, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and emergencies.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
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