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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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
FCDO travel advice for Curaçao. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Use supplementary pages SA106 to record foreign income and gains on your SA100 Tax Return.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents you need.
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