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Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
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 (with a blank…
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…
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Find out how to prove the originating status of your goods and check if you can claim preferential tariff treatment.
These guides explain how to use the General Register Office when researching your family tree and family history.
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.
How to make an origin declaration if you're using it as proof of origin for products using the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
If you import into or export from Great Britain you can apply to get a decision on the origin of your goods.
Rules for moving goods between the UK and EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
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