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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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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.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
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.
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
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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