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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.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Free and impartial help with money and pensions.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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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