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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
You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…
You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport (with a blank…
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Austria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.
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
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Ask HMRC to confirm that you, or if you’re an employer, your employee pays only UK National Insurance contributions whilst working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Find out if relief is available for goods using Temporary Admission and if your goods require you to be established inside or outside the UK.
If you're eligible for an ETA, you may be exempt from the requirement to get one if you live in Ireland.
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 need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Liechtenstein, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Finland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
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