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How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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