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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
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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.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
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.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
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Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
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You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
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