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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.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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.
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...
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.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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