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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.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Austria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
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