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FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…
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…
Apply for a British National (Overseas) visa (known as a BNO visa) to live, work and study in the UK if you or a family member are from Hong Kong and registered as a British national (overseas).
If you’re from Hong Kong and are a British national (overseas) you and…
To apply for a British National (Overseas) visa, or to apply to switch to…
Your family members can apply as your ‘dependant’ if you’re either: a…
When you apply you’ll need to provide a valid passport or other travel…
You can apply for a British National (Overseas) visa from inside the UK…
You must apply online. Before you apply, you can check: what documents…
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply to extend your…
If you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years, you may be able to apply to stay…
If you’re a British national (overseas), you can usually apply for British…
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Philippines, including guidance on residency, healthcare, civil registration and more.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
Advice for women travelling and living abroad, including organisations that can help.
This series brings together all documents relating to HMT ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel.
FCDO travel advice for St Kitts and Nevis. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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