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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
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An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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Interested parties can review records of applications and statements submitted to OPRED as required by environmental regulations.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
HM Land Registry portal users can use the View Applications service to manage portal applications and correspondence in one place.
Find out how the Woodland Creation Fast Track supports quicker decisions for woodland creation proposals in low sensitivity areas.
How Business e-services customers can check their current applications to HM Land Registry through the portal.
Apply for a grant-aided vessel monitoring system, register or re-register your device, and guidance for manufacturers and engineers.
When and how you can ask for your visa decision to be reviewed (known as an 'administrative review') - eligibility, forms and when to appeal instead
Contact HM Passport Office (previously the Identity and Passport Service) advice line - telephone, text relay, textphone, opening hours.
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