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How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
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.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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