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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Check if you need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive abroad on holiday and how to exchange your licence if you move abroad - including driving in the EU after Brexit.
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
Application pack to get a certificate of custom and law for marriage or civil partnership in Luxembourg by post.
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Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Stop and search rates for different ethnic groups in England and Wales.
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.
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