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FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
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 British National (Overseas) visa (known as a BNO visa) to live, work and study in the UK if you or a family member are from Hong Kong and registered as a British national (overseas).
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Submission dates and how the submissions using the EC decision reliance procedure work.
Information for local authorities and others who are working with British National (Overseas) [BN(O)] status holders arriving from Hong Kong via the UK government’s BN(O) route.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British High Commission in Gaborone, Botswana.
Check a business's EORI number, used to import and export goods from the UK
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Czech Republic, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Biometric residence permits (BRP) - what they are, personal data, how to report problems.
How to apply for marketing authorisation via this new procedure.
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
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