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Information for British citizens moving to or living in Eswatini, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Philippines, including guidance on residency, healthcare, civil registration and more.
Advice on why you cannot pay debts using your Birth Certificate or National Insurance Number.
Advice on legalising documents, getting married, and registering a birth or death abroad, and information on services available at UK embassies and consulates worldwide.
These guides explain how to use the General Register Office when researching your family tree and family history.
How someone in France can get documents certified, united or legalised, have a document prepared in English or the local language and view informative notes.
How someone in Estonia can get documents united or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a free certificate in memory of your baby.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate to legally change your gender.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bolivia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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