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The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Information for EU citizens and their families applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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