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Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…
You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…
You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you’re…
How you apply depends on where you were born. You were born in the UK or a…
Read the guidance to check if you can apply. Fill in the form to apply…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
When you make repayments directly to the Student Loans Company, you can choose how the money is applied to your balance.
Apply as a child to join or stay with a close relative in the UK who has protection status - eligibility, fees, documents, applying for settlement.
Follow our steps to get your first payment if you're applying late for student finance.
Track your driving licence application if you've already made an online application
Clarification for the interpretation of the new elements within the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs), as amended, relating to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
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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