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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.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
If you do not have a UK passport there are other identity documents you can use for your driving licence application
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
Get proof of your immigration status if you have been told you can view your immigration status online, for example if you have settled or pre-settled status.
Apply for asylum to stay in the UK as a refugee - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, screening, asylum interview, help you can get, children
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support) if you've been refused asylum support or if your support's been stopped
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FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK in various immigration categories and for a biometric residence permit.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Mexico including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Hong Kong. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Thailand. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Tunisia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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