
UK nationality means that you can work, study and travel freely within the United Kingdom. In addition, you can visit any EU country without a visa for up to 90 days. This can save you a lot of money, hassle and time in terms of visa applications.
Although British passports have changed somewhat since the UK has left the European Union, they are still considered to be one of the most sought-after passports in the world and is well worth pursuing if you feel you may be eligible.
Unlike over the past few decades when UK passports were the iconic maroon color, they are now blue.
So, how do you know if you qualify for a British passport? Well, most people who are eligible for UK passports qualify for British citizenship by descent, meaning either you, one or both of your parents were born in the United Kingdom.
Below is British Passport’s guide to British citizenship by descent.
British Citizenship by Descent
British citizenship by descent is a type of British citizenship that can be obtained by people with at least one parent who is a British citizen.
If you were born outside of the UK, you may still be eligible for British citizenship by descent if your parent was a British citizen at the time of your birth. In order to qualify for British citizenship by descent, you must meet certain eligibility criteria.
How do I get British citizenship by descent?
In order for you to obtain British citizenship by descent, at least one of the following statements would need to be true for your situation:
- your father was born or naturalized in the United Kingdom
- your mother was born or naturalized in the United Kingdom
- you were born abroad but one or both of your maternal grandparents were born in the United Kingdom (this would qualify you for British citizenship by double descent)
If one of these statements is true for you, you can begin the process of applying for your British passport.
Once you have established that you are eligible for British citizenship by descent, the next step is to apply for a British passport. The process of applying for a British passport varies depending on your country of origin and whether or not you already hold a valid passport.
To avoid confusion and to streamline your application, British Passport can assist you with every aspect of the process. We guide our clients from start to finish and ensure that their application forms have been completed correctly, they have submitted the right, original supporting documentation and the correct photograph.
Our team is also always there should you have any questions or concerns and we keep you updated on every step of the process.
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