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Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Advice for women travelling and living abroad, including organisations that can help.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO guidance, services and information These services are now provided by FCDO: foreign …
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guide for people with disabilities preparing for travel abroad
Dangerous extremists intent on promoting extreme ideologies will be blocked from entering the UK as the government steps up action to protect the public.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
The problem of antisemitism continues to be a serious one. One issue is the absence of an agreed international definition of antisemitism.
Advice on legalising documents, getting married, and registering a birth or death abroad, and information on services available at UK embassies and consulates worldwide.
Advice and guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for British nationals travelling and living abroad.
Affirmation/Affidavit of marital status for British nationals
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Cyprus, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British embassy in Thailand.
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