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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.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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.
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...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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