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How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
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Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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...
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.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Colombia, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and emergencies.
How to use the common data standards for the criminal justice system (CJS) in England and Wales.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
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