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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
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
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