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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.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
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.
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,...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
Marburg virus is a Filovirus which, along with Ebola virus, can cause a severe and often fatal viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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.
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