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A collection of guidance documents used by UK Visas and Immigration when deciding applications for British nationality.
This information pack contains guidance for British citizens of Chagossian descent arriving in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance for registering British nationals as citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981.
Information about what it means to have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, also known as settlement.
The British Consulate General in New York maintains and develops relations between the UK and the USA.
The People and Nature Surveys for England gather evidence and trend data about people's access, understanding and enjoyment of nature, and how it contributes to wellbeing.
Investors in People UK specialises in transforming business performance through people. Visit the Investors in People UK website .
The British Consulate General in San Francisco maintains and develop relations between the UK and the USA.
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
Official information British people moving to and living in India need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
BNO visa, right of abode, UK Ancestry visa
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