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How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
FCDO travel advice for Hong Kong. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice covers the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Find currency exchange rates for VAT Mini One Stop Shop (VAT MOSS) for years prior to the current year.
Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, issued a statement on the sentencing the NSL45 activists and former politicians in Hong Kong.
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
How to access the essential information you need when travelling to or living in Hong Kong as a British National.
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
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