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Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Free and impartial help with money and pensions.
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’
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Credit and debit card payment authorisation slip for consular services in Bangladesh.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Credit card authorisation slip for passports and consular services in Japan
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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