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Apply for British citizenship if you're an Irish citizen - who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
You can apply for citizenship if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and…
When you apply, you’ll need to provide documents that prove your identity…
There are 2 ways to apply. You can either: make an application yourself…
You must apply separately for your children. Your child must be an Irish…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
Once you have become a British citizen you can travel to and from the UK…
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
Week of action targets criminal gangs who illegally try to enter the UK from Ireland, comes alongside a wider 74% surge in organised immigration crime arrests.
Apply for an ETA to come to the UK if you’re a tourist, visiting family or for certain other reasons for up to 6 months. It costs £20. Find out if you need an ETA or a visa instead.
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
Check customs rules for private individuals who travel to the UK from another country in a pleasure craft
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Find out how to prove your right to rent in England to a landlord. Get an online share code to prove your right to rent if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has delivered a speech to the 2026 British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
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