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How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Laos.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
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.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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