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How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Baku.
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.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
How someone in Slovenia can get documents certified, take an oath of British citizenship and view informative notes.
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews
Apply for a certificate to confirm that you only need to pay UK National Insurance contributions if you're a self-employed individual working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sweden, including guidance on residency, healthcare and working.
Apply for a certificate to confirm you only pay UK National Insurance contributions when you're working in 2 or more countries in the UK, EU, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Complete form MSF 4742 to apply for a duplicate UK ship registration certificate.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Slovenia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
Register for British citizenship if you're a stateless person born in the UK or a British overseas territory on or after 1 January 1983.
Credit and debit card payment authorisation slip for consular services in the Netherlands.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British High Commission in Singapore.
Documents and certificates available at British Embassy Moscow.
Applicant born in UK before 01 January 1983
Register for British citizenship if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post and are a stateless person born before 1 January 1983.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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