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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.
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.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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...
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
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