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HM Passport Office guidelines for photographers and photographic studios producing photos for UK passports.
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
You need a digital photo to apply for a passport online. You must get a…
You need 2 identical printed photos if you are applying for a passport…
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…
You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport or another valid…
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
Free services and facilities to help you with your passport application if you're disabled
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Ghana. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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