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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
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Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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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