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Guidance for those affected by changes to UK immigration and borders due to coronavirus.
This collection brings together guidance about visiting the UK used by UK Visas and Immigration.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
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.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
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 – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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