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Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Niger is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Liberia is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Mali is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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