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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:…
A collection of guidance documents used by UK Visas and Immigration when deciding applications for British nationality.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a…
You’re usually a British citizen automatically if you were born in the UK.…
Whether you’re a British citizen depends on where your parents were from…
If at least one of your parents is a British citizen You might…
If you were born in the UK after 31 December 1982 and your parents were…
Application for registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen by a person whose parents were not married (form BOTC(F)).
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
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...
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
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.
British passport eligibility - types of British nationality, eligibility by marriage or civil partnership, who to contact if you're not sure
Application to become a British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) and British citizen by a person born before 1983 to a British mother (form BOTC(M)).
British Wool collects, grades, promotes and markets British wool on behalf of sheep farmers from across the UK. Its mission is to increase sustainable demand for British wool in order to maximise returns for members. British Wool works with the...
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
Advice and guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for British nationals travelling and living abroad.
Apply by post to register as a British citizen if you were born before 1983 to a British mother.
Publications and updates relating to Inclusive Britain, the government's response to the 2021 report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Register as a British Citizen if you're a British overseas territories citizen, British Overseas citizen, British protected person, British subject or British National (Overseas).
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
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