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The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
There are 6 different types of British nationality. These are: British…
You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you’re…
British overseas territories citizenship was called ‘British dependent…
You became a British overseas citizen on 1 January 1983 if both of these…
Until 1949, nearly everyone with a close connection to the United Kingdom…
Someone who was a British overseas territories citizen by connection with…
You would have become a British protected person on 1 January 1983 if you:…
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…
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
These documents relate to the Nationality and Borders Bill 2022 which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
A collection of guidance documents used by UK Visas and Immigration when deciding applications for British nationality.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Guide for nationality application forms if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
Immigration staff guidance on nationality law and common problems you might encounter with applications.
Our standard list of nationalities and countries.
Statistics that provide counts of payrolled employments in the UK by nationality, geographical region, industrial sector, age and sex.
Apply for a letter to confirm your nationality status if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
This page is designed to provide British Nationals with guidance on nationality in China.
British passport eligibility - types of British nationality, eligibility by marriage or civil partnership, who to contact if you're not sure
This guide is intended to assist departments with managing their responsibilities on nationality rules related to Civil Service recruitment.
Immigration staff guidance providing historical background information on nationality and help with assessing citizenship claims.
Information about applying for or renouncing British citizenship, confirming British nationality or applying for a document showing the Right of Abode.
Complete this form if you hold a DV, SC, Level 1B or CTC clearance and you acquire a new nationality or renounce one that you previously held.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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