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How to conform with the legal requirements for placing medical devices on the market.
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 – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
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
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.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
How schools can enrol iPads in Apple School Manager (ASM), set up iPads and make the most out of them.
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
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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