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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Belarus including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
FCDO travel advice for Curaçao. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
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
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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