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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.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
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.
You can apply for British citizenship by ‘naturalisation’ if you: are 18…
There are 2 ways to apply for British citizenship by naturalisation. You…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
You must send your biometric residence permit (BRP) back to the Home…
When and how to appeal against a visa, asylum or immigration decision - appeals to the immigration and asylum tribunal, administrative review, fees, forms, further submissions.
You can appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)…
You can only appeal to the tribunal if you have the legal right to appeal…
You can ask for your appeal to be heard urgently (‘expedited’) at any…
You’ll get a letter or email with details of how to attend your hearing.…
You’ll be given a decision in person or by post. The tribunal will either…
Read the rules the tribunal must follow and the guidance it’s issued. All…
Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered a keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry
FCDO travel advice for Romania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Joining a union and getting recognition for collective bargaining and agreements - legal rules about membership, union reps and your rights
FCDO travel advice for Armenia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
You can register to vote if you don't have a fixed address.
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