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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.
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Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British consulate in Argentina.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Affidavit of Marital Status for British nationals
How someone in Finland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British High Commission in Singapore.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Guidance for those affected by changes to UK immigration and borders due to coronavirus.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Baku.
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