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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
The Registered Traveller service can help you get through the UK border…
To apply for Registered Traveller membership, you must be 18 or older and…
You can use the service at the following airports: Birmingham Bristol…
Before you apply, check you’re eligible. Apply online for Registered…
It costs £50 to renew your Registered Traveller membership for another…
You can apply to add your children to your Registered Traveller membership…
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Belgium.
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
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
FCDO travel advice for Aruba. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Advice for British people living in Brazil, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
The following assistance is available to education institutions that hold a Student or Child Student route licence.
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.
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