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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.
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 – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Laos.
FCDO travel advice for Taiwan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Affidavit of Marital Status for British nationals
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
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