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Help for British Nationals
- Living in Poland
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- When things go wrong
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Passports
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- Frequently asked questions
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    - What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen?
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    - Can I renew a passport overseas?
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    - How much will a new passport cost?
    - What kind of photograph do I need for my passport?
    - I am a British dual national with a foreign passport. Can I also hold a UK passport?
    - Can I send photocopies of documents with my passport application?
    - Can a child be included on a parent’s passport?
    - Do I need to send my birth certificate and expired passport?
    - Why can’t I provide my 'short-form' birth certificate to support my first passport application?
  - UK passports - biometric passports
    - What is a biometric passport?
    - Why do UK passports use biometrics?

Doing business
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  - Pursuing Opportunities in Poland
  - Success stories
    - The answer to a burning question for ANH Refractories
    - British Expertise in e-Government Services
    - The grass may be artificial, but it's greener in Poland
    - BM Trada: certifiably the best way into the Polish Market
    - Haskell Engineering: no pressure, just good advice!
    - Jumbotugs Sells Zero Emission Airport Vehicles into Poland
    - A major contract for Rapiscan Systems
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