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• Updated: 1 January 2006

• Updated: 1 January 2010

Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

• Who can apply

  You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…

• You were born on or after 1 July 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born between 1983 and June 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born before 1983

  You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…

• After you've applied

  You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…

This paper uses qualitative fieldwork undertaken in Lahore over 2017–18 to understand women’s decision to turn out to vote

• Updated: 28 February 2020

This page contains information on the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights, established by the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the European Union.

• Updated: 14 November 2024

NCS works with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport .

• Updated: 14 February 2023

Apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you're an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30 - eligibility, fees, documents.

• Updated: 1 January 2008

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.

International Citizens' Service (ICS) Pilot Programme.

• Updated: 19 March 2015