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How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
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
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
The process of taking or giving evidence from abroad for UK court cases and rules on which countries allow it.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out how much money you need to get a Student or Child Student visa, and how to prove you have the money.
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.
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.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
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
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