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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.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
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.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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