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Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Advice for British people living in Singapore, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
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’
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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 news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
How to get an ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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