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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.
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Free and impartial help with money and pensions.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
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 registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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