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UK Citizenship by Double Descent

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Eligibility for British citizenship by double descent via your grandparent hinges on when and where you were born, due to evolving regulations.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UK Citizenship by Double Descent.

Born After 1st January 1983
If you were born after 1st January 1983, you could be eligible for British citizenship by double descent if:
  • Your grandfather was born in the UK and served in the Crown Service during your parents’ birth
  • You or one of your parents were born in a former British colony
  • One of your parents had a UK-born mother, provided they weren’t born to a British father and were registered as British citizens between 2nd February and 31st December 1982
Born Before 1st January 1983

For those born before 1st January 1983, eligibility for British citizenship by double descent is possible if:

 

  • You or one of your parents were born in a former British territory
  • You or one of your parents were registered as a British citizen
  • One of your parents was in Crown service during your birth
  • Your parents married before 1949 (In this scenario, your paternal grandfather must have been born in the UK)
Born Before 1949

If you were born before 1949, you might be eligible for British citizenship by double descent if:

 

  • You and one of your parents weren’t in a Commonwealth country, and you were born before 1915
  • You or one of your parents were born in a former British territory
  • You had a grandmother or mother who was married to a British man before 1949
For a FREE eligibility assessment, or if you are eligible but have been refused, contact our friendly legal team 24/7, on +44 (0)20 3384 4389.
When You Might Need an Immigration Solicitor

Alternative Route: UK Ancestry Visa

An alternate avenue to British citizenship is the UK Ancestry visa. To qualify for this visa, you need a grandparent who was born:

 

  • In the UK, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man.
  • Before 31st March 1922 in Ireland.
  • On a UK-registered ship or aircraft owned by the British government.

The Home Office guidance permits Ancestry visa application even if you or your parent were adopted or if your parents or grandparents weren’t married. However, step-parents cannot facilitate this application.

With an Ancestry visa, you can reside in the UK for 5 years, and then choose to extend your visa or apply for settlement (ILR). After holding ILR for a year, you become eligible to apply for UK citizenship.

For expert advice and assistance on British citizenship and immigration matters, reach out to our experienced UK immigration solicitors, on 020 3384 4389.

Documents Required for a UK Ancestry Visa

Ancestry Visa Document Checklist

To Prove Your Eligibility, You Will Need the Following Documents:

  • Your birth certificate
  • A marriage certificate or civil partnership registration document if you are applying to take your spouse
  • The birth certificate of the grandparent through whom your ancestry claim is based
  • Marriage certificates for your grandparents and parents (if they were married)
  • Adoption papers, if you are adopted

Other documents may be required depending on your circumstances. As a comprehensive Immigration Legal Service, we will be able to advise you on which documents are required.

Contact our friendly legal team 24/7, on 020 3384 4389.

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The UK Ancestry route can be complex. In fact, up to 50% of UK Visa applications are rejected because of avoidable errors made by applicants. For those applicants, this means having to pay again to re-apply, causing unwanted expenses, stress, and delays.

UK Immigration Solicitors can help you complete and submit your application successfully, ensuring you meet all of the necessary requirements.

  • Your application handled by a qualified specialist
  • Avoid mistakes that could cost you £00’s
  • Round-the-clock support and updates
  • Comprehensive document checks
  • 99% Success Rate

 

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To find out how easily we can save you time, money, and the frustration and inconvenience of being refused, contact our friendly legal team 24/7, on 020 3384 4389.