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The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Netherlands, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
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