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There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 6 June 2024.
This page contains information on the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights, established by the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the European Union.
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Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
International Citizens' Service (ICS) Pilot Programme.
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.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Agenda for the ninth meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens' Rights which takes place on 24 January 2022.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
You have the right to stop industrial action if it's unlawful and you're not someone representing a company
Information for employers on checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens’ right to work.
The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 4 December 2023.
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
Agenda for the 11th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights on 17 November 2022.
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