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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
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
You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…
You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport (with a blank…
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
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.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Use form US-Individual 2002 to apply for relief at source or to claim repayment of UK Income Tax.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
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.
This document contains information about Kuwait to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
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