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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.
Form to request a citizenship affordability-based fee waiver for individuals under the age of 18.
Apply for citizenship if you have a British overseas territories parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.
You can no longer apply for citizenship with permanent residence status. You might be eligible another way.…
Keep your UK Visas and Immigration account details up to date - your mobile phone number, email address, name, identity document and UK address
A collection of application forms for British nationality and to obtain evidence to the right of abode in the UK.
Rules and regulations for current A levels and AS qualifications in citizenship studies.
Form to apply for confirmation that you have not gained British citizenship.
Form to ask UK Visas and Immigration to review its decision to refuse your application for British citizenship.…
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
Rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in citizenship studies.
How your personal information is used within the borders, immigration and citizenship system.
The home of UK Visas and Immigration on GOV.UK. UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national se…
Apply to give up your British citizenship or another type of British nationality if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Information about fees for citizenship and right of abode applications and payment slip.
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.
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
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