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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
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.
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For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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,...
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from El Salvador for healthcare practitioners.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
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