If you are planning to apply for registration for British Citizenship for your child under the age of 18, you will need to use Form MN1. In this article, we will explain all you need to know about child registration as a British citizen using Form MN1. What are the benefits of British Citizenship for…
The journey to acquiring British Citizenship might not be simple, but it certainly has its benefits. Once you have settled in the UK and made it your home, you might feel a special kinship with this country. At this stage, you might find that you are ready to apply for British Citizenship. It can take…
New Rules for a Stateless Child Born in the UK A child born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 January 1983 to non-British parents (who are not settled in the UK) may be eligible for registration as a British citizen under the British Nationality Act 1981 (as amended) as a Stateless Person. New…
In a citizenship application, the Secretary of State for the Home Department decides whether the applicant is a person of good character or not based on an individual’s circumstances and personal history. If an application is refused on basis of the Secretary of State for the Home Department’s concerns regarding someone’s character, it is likely…
UK Government has the power to deprive someone of their British Citizenship under the British Nationality Act 1981. Section 40(2) allows the government to deprive someone of their Citizenship the if “that deprivation is conducive to the public good” but such an order should not be made if deprivation of British citizenship “would make a…
What is Dual Citizenship? Dual citizenship is also commonly referred to as Dual nationality. It means you legally hold the citizenship of two or more countries. Dual citizenship is lawful in the UK. While holding your home country’s citizenship, you can also seek to apply for British citizenship as a second nationality. Every country has…
There are various ways a person may obtain British citizenship. The most common method of becoming a British citizen is via naturalisation. What is Naturalisation? Naturalisation is the legal process by which a Non-British adult becomes a British citizen. The criteria and process obtaining British citizenship has changed over the years, however, for successful applicants…
A decade ago, no one would have imagined that British Citizens could move to the Middle East. Surprisingly, the trend has since changed and the Middle East has become a rising hotspot for British Citizens where you can travel to work, study or visit on a family vacation. The adventurous life, especially in the United…
