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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
Submission dates and how the submissions using the EC decision reliance procedure work.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
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...
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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.
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