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Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
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
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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