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Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Guidance if you are in the USA and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.
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
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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,...
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
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.
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
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Form seeking a waiver of the two-year home residence requirement.
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