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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for Business and Trade .
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
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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.
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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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