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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.
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.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
You can apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status. If…
Fill in the form online. You’ll usually be able to keep your documents…
You’ll get a ‘declaration of renunciation’ if your application is…
In some cases it’s possible to resume your British nationality after…
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.
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
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Apply for a certificate to confirm you only pay UK National Insurance contributions when you're working in 2 or more countries in the UK, EU, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you’re from a participating country - fees, eligibility, how to apply.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
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.
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