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Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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 to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Thailand.
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.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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.
FCDO travel advice for Curaçao. 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
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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