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The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
There are 6 different types of British nationality. These are: British…
You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you’re…
British overseas territories citizenship was called ‘British dependent…
You became a British overseas citizen on 1 January 1983 if both of these…
Until 1949, nearly everyone with a close connection to the United Kingdom…
Someone who was a British overseas territories citizen by connection with…
You would have become a British protected person on 1 January 1983 if you:…
British passport eligibility - types of British nationality, eligibility by marriage or civil partnership, who to contact if you're not sure
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.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums.
Find out how to prove your right to work in the UK to an employer. Get an online share code to prove your right to work if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
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 guidance documents used by UK Visas and Immigration when deciding applications for British nationality.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
These documents relate to the Nationality and Borders Bill 2022 which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
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.
Apply for a letter to confirm your nationality status 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.
Complete this form if you hold a DV, SC, Level 1B or CTC clearance and you acquire a new nationality or renounce one that you previously held.
Statistics that provide counts of payrolled employments in the UK by nationality, geographical region, industrial sector, age and sex.
Application and competence statement for nationality and settlement checking organisations who want to take on new immigration advisers.
Find out how the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme's residency and nationality requirements work.
Find out how the Scheme's residency and nationality requirements work.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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