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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.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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
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.
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Postgraduate funding for overseas students studying in the UK: types of scholarship, eligibility, how to apply
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...
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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