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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.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British Consulate-General Hong Kong and in Macao.
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
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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,...
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...
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.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Postgraduate funding for overseas students studying in the UK: types of scholarship, eligibility, how to apply
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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