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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 to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Postgraduate funding for overseas students studying in the UK: types of scholarship, eligibility, how to apply
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
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