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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.
Affidavit of Marital Status for British nationals
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
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Bishkek.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British High Commission in Singapore.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British Consulate-General Hong Kong and in Macao.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
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