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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
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.
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
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