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Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

• Who can apply

  You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…

• You were born on or after 1 July 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born between 1983 and June 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born before 1983

  You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…

• After you've applied

  You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…

Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.

• Updated: 16 May 2014

Project Gigabit is the government's programme to enable hard to reach communities to access fast, reliable gigabit-capable broadband.

• Updated: 26 November 2025

How to test your service for different browsers and devices: user needs, verified browsers, adapting to change.

• Updated: 30 January 2026

How to asses whether your pupils or students need help accessing the internet and resources available to help with access and safeguarding.

• Updated: 19 April 2020

• Updated: 15 February 2024

FCDO travel advice for Angola. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 10 December 2025

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

Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.

• Updated: 28 March 2022

How internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing, HMRC scams, immigration scams.