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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Export controls on goods that can be used for torture or capital punishment.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
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