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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.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
How to access the essential information you need when travelling to or living in Hong Kong as a British National.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Advice for British people living in Singapore, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Find out about changes to the deemed domicile rules for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2017.
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