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Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Credit card authorisation slip for passports and consular services in Japan
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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...
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
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