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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,...
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
You must declare £10,000 or more in cash, or the equivalent in another currency, if you take it between Great Britain and any other country.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Guidance for businesses.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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
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.
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...
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
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