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Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…
You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…
You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
Apply for British citizenship if you're married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
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.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
Apply for citizenship if you have a British overseas territories parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Use form US-Individual 2002 to apply for relief at source or to claim repayment of UK Income Tax.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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