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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 be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
Guidance on how to ensure UK overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.
The Foreign Secretary condemns electoral violations, the suppression of opposition voices, and breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty during these elections.
Advice for British people living in Brazil, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Information for applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who are applying from outside the UK.
Former Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy recognised for services to international hydrography in latest edition of the annual honour.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Solomon Islands for healthcare practitioners.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from El Salvador for healthcare practitioners.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Ecuador for healthcare practitioners.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Portugal.
Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of Esthwaite Water Ramsar.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Bolivia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Argentina, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Greece, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and driving.
Contents of British Antarctic Territory Gazette (No. 51) 2017 to 2018, published electronically as cited in the Official Gazette (Publication) Order 2016.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Iceland.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Venezuela, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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