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We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
How to spot Aujeszky’s disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How schools can share daily attendance data.
Apply for British citizenship in special circumstances - who may be eligible, fees and how to apply.
Apply to the Public Trustee to find out if a tenancy has been ended after a tenant's death
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