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Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
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
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
Information on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
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,...
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
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...
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
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