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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
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.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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.
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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