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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.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British consulates in Turkey.
Find out how VAT applies to education, research, vocational training, examination services and goods and services connected with these activites.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
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 what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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