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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.
Free and impartial help with money and pensions.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Austria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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 stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
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