There are different ways to apply for British citizenship based on your circumstances.
If you’re eligible in more than one way you can choose which way to apply.
If you are unsure of your position or would like to ensure that your application is handled by a knowledgeable specialist, get in touch with one of our friendly team members now on 0800 970 2727 to find out exactly how we can assist you to get it right first time round, saving you time, money and the heartache of being refused.
You may be eligible to apply for citizenship if you were born in the UK. It depends on when you were born and your parents’ circumstances.
You may be eligible to apply for citizenship if:
● you have a British parent
● you have another type of British nationality
● you’re stateless
● you previously gave up (renounced) your citizenship
You may be eligible to apply for
citizenship under the Windrush Scheme if both:
● you or one of your parents arrived in the UK before 1973
● you’ve lived in the UK and not been away from it for more than 2 years
If your parent arrived in the UK before 1973, you must have either:
● been born in the UK
● arrived in the UK before you were 18
Some Commonwealth citizens have ‘right of abode’ in the UK. This means you can live or work in the UK without immigration restrictions.
