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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.
Free and impartial help with money and pensions.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
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