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Types of British nationality

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  1. Overview
  2. British citizenship
  3. British overseas territories citizen
  4. British overseas citizen
  5. British subject
  6. British national (overseas)
  7. British protected person

Overview

There are 6 different types of British nationality. These are:

  • British citizenship
  • British overseas territories citizen
  • British overseas citizen
  • British subject
  • British national (overseas)
  • British protected person

Further information

Contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) if you’re not sure whether you have British nationality or not.

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