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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.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
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