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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…

What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.

• Overview

  There are rules for bringing plants or ‘plant-based products’ (like wood)…

• Plants and plant-based products from the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein

  If you’re bringing in plants or plant-based products from the EU,…

• Plants and plant-based products from outside the EU

  If you’re bringing plants and plant-based products (like wood) from…

• Getting a phytosanitary certificate

  A ‘phytosanitary’ (plant health) certificate proves your plants: have been…

• Bringing in endangered species

  You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…

• Get help

  If you need advice on bringing plants or plant-based products into Great…

Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods received by post or courier - paying, collecting your goods, getting a refund and documents.

When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.

• Updated: 14 April 2025

Read about the Committee's review of MPs' outside interests, including our report, evidence submitted to the Committee, and press releases.

• Updated: 3 July 2018

Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children

Find out the scale rate expenses for accommodation and subsistence paid to employees who travel outside of the UK.

• Updated: 26 March 2020

Find out what you need to do if you’re a contractor or subcontractor based outside the UK and do work covered by the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

• Updated: 17 April 2024

Immigration staff guidance on dealing with applications to grant leave outside the Immigration Rules.

• Updated: 24 November 2025