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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.
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to
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.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
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