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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
You may need to tell DVLA if you have acoustic neuroma
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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