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The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
The Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, collects Britain’s foreign intelligence. It provides the government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the country. SIS works with the Foreign, Commonwealth...
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
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