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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 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
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
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 the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
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