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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
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
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
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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How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
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