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How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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.
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FCDO travel advice for Taiwan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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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
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Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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