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Who Can Apply – The Ancestry Route
With British citizenship, you can apply for a UK Passport. You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British grandparent. It will depend on when and where you were born, and your grandparents’ circumstances.
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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If you were born after 1st January 1983, you could be eligible for British citizenship by double descent if:
For those born before 1st January 1983, eligibility for British citizenship by double descent is possible if:
If you were born before 1949, you might be eligible for British citizenship by double descent if:
An alternate avenue to British citizenship is the UK Ancestry visa. To qualify for this visa, you need a grandparent who was born:
The Home Office guidance permits Ancestry visa application even if you or your parent(s) were adopted or if your parent(s) or grandparent(s) weren’t married. However, step-parent(s) 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.
To Prove Your Eligibility, You Will Need the Following Documents:
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.
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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 many people that 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.
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