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Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, 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.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Belgium and how to get one if you do.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Benin including guidance on residency, employment, healthcare and driving.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Algeria.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Madagascar, including guidance on residency, healthcare, education and more.
Free and impartial help with money and pensions.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British consulates in Lebanon.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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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