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Types of British nationality

Contents

  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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