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What dual citizens with British or Irish citizenship (or right of abode) need to do to travel to the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a citizenship fee waiver for individuals under the age of 18.
Version 3.0 About this guidance This guidance tells you how to consider…
Guidance to apply for a letter to confirm your nationality status.
July 2025 Introduction This guide is intended to assist those who believe…
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
Information for local authorities and others who are working with British National (Overseas) [BN(O)] visa holders arriving from Hong Kong via the UK government’s BN(O) route.
Tells HM Passport Office staff who can confirm a customer’s identity and how they do this.
Guidance on citizenship rights for Chagossians following the entry into force of the Diego Garcia treaty.
This guidance tells caseworkers about registration as a British citizen for Irish citizens, under section 4AA of the British Nationality Act 1981.
Guidance for how certain people born before 1983, who didn't acquire British nationality at birth because their mother could not pass on status, can apply to correct that.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the importance of reading and recording permanent records of information, such as case notes and passport notes.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications for registration as a British overseas territories citizen (BOTC).
Information on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Welcome Programme Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Year 4 funding (2024/2025).
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