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Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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.
Sets out COVID-19 testing for hospice patients and staff.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
Information on how UK businesses can control risks when operating in Indonesia.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Find registered designs in the UK
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