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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
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Ecuador for healthcare practitioners.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Find out about applications to protect traditional terms related to wine products in Great Britain.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
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.
Employment rates for different ethnic groups in England, Wales and Scotland.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
FCDO travel advice for El Salvador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
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