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Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Liechtenstein, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
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.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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...
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live 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.
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Thailand.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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,...
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside 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.
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
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