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The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
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,...
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Credit and debit card payment authorisation slip for consular services in the Netherlands.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
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.
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
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
Find out how to apply for a duty deferment account, so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods or release goods from an excise warehouse.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Find out how the new Customs Declaration Service cash account works, when it can be used and what type of customs charges you can pay.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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