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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
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through 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.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
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 quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
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...
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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Find out how local authorities can set up a Google domain for care leavers and children with a social worker.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
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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.
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