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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
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
FCDO travel advice for British Indian Ocean Territory. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
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