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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
You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…
You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport (with a blank…
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
Find out how to register a death in the UK or abroad
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
The British Consulate General in Los Angeles maintains and develop relations between the UK and the USA.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
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.
Official information British people moving to and living in Saudi Arabia need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
HM Passport Office is the sole issuer of UK passports and responsible for civil registration services through the General Register Office. HM Passport Office is part of the Home Office .
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British Consulate-General Hong Kong and in Macao.
Eligibility, fees, applying, renewing and updating
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Indonesia.
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