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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…
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…
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
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
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
Becoming a citizen, Life in the UK test and getting a passport
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 have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
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.
FCDO travel advice for Germany. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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
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