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Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK.

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The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.

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How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide.

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There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’.

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Most EU citizens will need to apply to continue living in the UK after it leaves the EU.

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Apply for British citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply

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The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences

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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

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Apply for an emergency travel document if you're outside the UK and haven't got a valid British passport - apply online, how to apply, fee, timings

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Find out how and when to apply for settled status after the UK leaves the EU.

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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

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Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.

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How to apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application

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Apply for British citizenship if you're from the European Economic Area (EEA) - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

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British passport eligibility - types of British nationality, eligibility by marriage or civil partnership, who to contact if you're not sure

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Permanent residence documents for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens: who can apply, how to apply, how long they're valid for.

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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife depend on the type of knife, your age and your circumstances

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You must get a licence if you're entering or leaving the UK for 3 months or more with a controlled drug - how to apply, exceptions, Home Office Licensing Section

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Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity

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You need a firearm or shotgun certificate issued by the police to possess, buy or acquire a firearm or shotgun, and buy ammunition

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