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Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members
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A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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FCDO travel advice for Argentina. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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Travel advice and information if you're planning a winter sports holiday abroad, including things to do before you go and staying safe at your resort.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Costa Rica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Cyprus and how to get one if you do.
Latest FCDO travel advice for British Virgin Islands including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Greece and how to get one if you do.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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