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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
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
What to do if you're visiting the UK on business - check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, and what to do before you visit.
The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.
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