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Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British Consulate-General Hong Kong and in Macao.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Bishkek.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
Affidavit of Marital Status for British nationals
How to access the essential information you need when travelling to or living in Hong Kong as a British National.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
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.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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