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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.
The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
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
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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