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Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
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’
Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
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.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
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
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