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How someone in Greece can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
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
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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