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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
How to use the GOV.UK ID Check app to prove your identity, including how to download the app and how to scan your face and your photo ID.
Guidance and support on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales.
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.
Stop and search rates for different ethnic groups in England and Wales.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Blogs where government organisations talk about their work and share information and ideas.
Browse cases data for specific areas within the UK.
Information for applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who are applying from outside the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
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