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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Apply for a certificate to confirm that you only need to pay UK National Insurance contributions if you're a self-employed individual working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Official information British people moving to and living in Honduras need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
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
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.
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.
Official information British people moving to and living in Kuwait need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
If you are in Hong Kong, our guides explain which visa is right for you and how to apply.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
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