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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.
Information about what it means to have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, also known as settlement.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Portugal, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British nationals living in Iran, with information on Iranian laws and customs, money, driving and property.
Advice for British people living in Singapore, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
Ending a relationship and agreeing on money and property, child arrangements (sometimes known as 'custody', 'residence' or 'contact') and child maintenance
Information about what to do if you need to end your hosting arrangements for any reason.
Information about what to do if your guest will temporarily be absent from the UK.
Guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members.
What to do if your guest will be temporarily absent from your accommodation.
Information for applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who are applying from outside the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Estonia, including guidance on residency, healthcare, and passports.
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a victim of domestic violence.
Information on accessing healthcare for citizens from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in or moving to the UK.
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