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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 for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Lithuania and how to get one if you do.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
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