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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…
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
You may be able to pay for a faster decision on a visa or settlement…
You can apply for a faster decision on certain visa applications or…
The rules for getting a refund depend on whether you’re cancelling your…
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British consulate in Argentina.
Apply for a Senior or Specialist Worker visa to work for your employer’s UK branch - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you're applying from inside the UK.
Apply for a UK Expansion Worker visa to set up a branch of an overseas business - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Caracas.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
If you are in Hong Kong, our guides explain which visa is right for you and how to apply.
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.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Documents and certificates available at the British Embassy in Minsk.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
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