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Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Imposing safeguard measures for imports of certain steel products.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
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