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Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
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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.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
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How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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