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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.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
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