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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
There are 6 different types of British nationality. These are: British…
You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you’re…
British overseas territories citizenship was called ‘British dependent…
You became a British overseas citizen on 1 January 1983 if both of these…
Until 1949, nearly everyone with a close connection to the United Kingdom…
Someone who was a British overseas territories citizen by connection with…
You would have become a British protected person on 1 January 1983 if you:…
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. The British Council does this through its...
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 11 agencies and public bodies .
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
This guidance explains who the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help outside the UK.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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