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Information about living in Russia – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Russia for healthcare practitioners.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
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You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
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FCDO travel advice for Russia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The process when a British national dies in Russia, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK
The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
This information is to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions, following a rape or other form of sexual assault abroad.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
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