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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.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
This page provides guidance on the arms embargoes in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
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