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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.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
How to access the essential information you need when travelling to or living in Hong Kong as a British National.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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