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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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.
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.
This document contains information about Cuba to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
This document contains information about Qatar to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
This document contains information about China to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
This document contains information about Saudi Arabia to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Thailand.
This document contains information about Iceland to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
Information on what a border control post (BCP) is and the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks that take place there.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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