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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,...
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
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...
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Calculate value build-up costs for use with the Single Administrative Document (SAD) using form C89.
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