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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.

• Who can apply as a British national

  You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…

• Most types of British nationality

  You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…

• You've lived in the UK or worked as a Crown servant

  You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…

• You have a connection with Gibraltar

  You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…

• You've lived in Hong Kong

  You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…

• Where to send your application

  Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…

• After you've applied

  You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…

People with a long-term disability looking to buy a suitable home on the open market may be able to do so using the HOLD shared ownership scheme.

• Updated: 3 December 2025

Find out more about elections and referendums in the UK, including the general election, check who can vote in each election and how voting works.

• Overview

  There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…

• General election

  General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…

• Local government

  Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…

• Scottish Parliament

  There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…

• Northern Ireland Assembly

  There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…

• Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament)

  There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…

• Local mayors, Mayor of London and London Assembly

  Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…

• Police and Crime Commissioner

  There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…

• Referendums

  A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…

Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Fairley on 21 January 2026.

• Updated: 4 February 2026

Apply to extend your Investor visa (Tier 1) or bring your family.

How legal industrial action is organised, picketing and the law and what your employment rights when you are on strike

Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

How immigrants held on immigration issues can apply for bail while they wait for an appeal, review or removal.

How to make a negligible value claim for unquoted shares, and how to check if shares previously quoted on the London Stock Exchange now have negligible value.

• Updated: 27 January 2026