Acquisition of British citizenship: Irish citizens
This guidance tells caseworkers about registration as a British citizen for Irish citizens, under section 4AA of the British Nationality Act 1981.
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Guidance on how to consider applications for registration under section 4AA of the British Nationality Act 1981.
Section 4AA of the British Nationality Act 1981 was introduced by the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024. It is a registration route for Irish citizens who have been resident in the UK for 5 years.
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