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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.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
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