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How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Information on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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 registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
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