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The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
A collection of guidance documents used by UK Visas and Immigration when deciding applications for British nationality.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Italy, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
This guidance explains the rights of European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss citizens to access social housing and homelessness assistance in England.
Explains who was eligible to be considered for resettlement to the UK in the first stage of Pathway 3 of this scheme, and the process for eligible people.
Policy paper outlining the UK Government's action to protect citizens' rights in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Get advice on consumer issues, your energy supply and postal service - numbers, enquiry forms, how to complain.
BNO visa, right of abode, UK Ancestry visa
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
International Citizens' Service (ICS) Pilot Programme.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Turkey, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Send files, pay fees and track cases in the High Court and the upper tribunals.
The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 13th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Switzerland, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
Agenda for the 11th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights on 17 November 2022.
Immigration staff guidance on the background and rights of British overseas citizens and establishing if an individual has a claim to the citizenship.
If you're 16 or 17 years old, you can take part in the National Citizen Service
Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 4 December 2023.
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