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The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Factsheet detailing the background to, and specifics of, the UK's public attribution and sanctioning of Russian state actors for cyber and information operations on 18 July 2025.
Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
Guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members.
The white paper sets out the government's plans to create an immigration system which promotes growth but is controlled and managed.
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
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
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