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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.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.
Find out about changes to the deemed domicile rules for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2017.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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