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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.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before…
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10. If you get more than one…
To get a Christmas Bonus you must be present or ‘ordinarily resident’ in…
You do not need to claim the Christmas Bonus - you should get it…
If you’re part of a married couple, in a civil partnership or living…
Information and resources for NHS organisations, frontline staff and the public.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider whether an individual is ordinarily resident in the UK.
Find out how the Scheme's residency and nationality requirements work.
Guidance on when seafarers and other persons who work at sea are entitled to the minimum wage.
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