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Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews
You must usually tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your partner if your visa is based on your relationship
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
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.
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. The British Council does this through its...
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
The British Consulate General in Chicago maintains and develops relations between the UK and the USA.
The British Consulate General in Los Angeles maintains and develop relations between the UK and the USA.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Check if there are any COVID-19 rules in place for travel to England from abroad.
Stop and search rates for different ethnic groups in England and Wales.
The British Consulate General in San Francisco maintains and develop relations between the UK and the USA.
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Estonia, including guidance on residency, healthcare, and passports.
Apply by post to register as a British citizen if you were born before 1983 to a British mother.
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