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Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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.
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.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
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.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Hungary, including guidance on residency, healthcare, and driving.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
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