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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
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
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
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.
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
Apply for a certificate to confirm that you only need to pay UK National Insurance contributions if you're a self-employed individual working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
If you are in Hong Kong, our guides explain which visa is right for you and how to apply.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.
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.
Advice on legalising documents, getting married, and registering a birth or death abroad, and information on services available at UK embassies and consulates worldwide.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Belgium.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
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