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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…
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Austria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Liechtenstein, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
How someone in Austria can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Azerbaijan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
What to do before you apply, and how to apply for a licence yourself or through your employer.
Zanyarî ji bo koçberan ser metirsî û rastiyên rêwîtiya bo Brîtanyayê (UK) bi rêyên xeternak an neqanûnî, û dewsgirên ewle û qanûnî.
FCDO travel advice for Azerbaijan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Taiwan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Settled and pre-settled status, EU Settlement Scheme family permit, Frontier Worker permit
FCDO travel advice for Austria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Eligibility, fees, applying, renewing and updating
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