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A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Switzerland, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Switzerland.
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.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
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...
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.
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