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Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Application form RXC: for a consent or certificate in respect of a restriction
How someone in Austria can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
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.
Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
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 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Belarus including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
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
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
Guidance for those affected by changes to UK immigration and borders due to coronavirus.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Documents and certificates available at British Embassy Moscow.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
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