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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.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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...
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Mexico.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
FCDO travel advice for El Salvador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
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