Are Commonwealth citizens British?

Most classes of British nationals other than British citizens are also considered Commonwealth citizens. British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British subjects, and British Nationals (Overseas) all have this additional status.

Are Commonwealth citizens British subjects?

Until 1949, nearly everyone with a close connection to the United Kingdom was called a ‘British subject’. All citizens of Commonwealth countries were collectively referred to as ‘British subjects’ until January 1983. Since 1983, very few people have qualified as British subjects. …

Who is a Commonwealth citizen in the UK?

A person is a qualifying Commonwealth citizen if they do not require leave to enter or remain in the UK, or they do require leave to enter or remain in the UK but have been granted such leave, or are treated as having been granted such leave.

Which countries belong to the British Commonwealth?

There are 15 Commonwealth Realms in addition to the UK.

• Australia. Her Majesty is Queen of Australia.
• The Bahamas. Her Majesty is Queen of The Bahamas.
• Barbados. Her Majesty is Queen of Barbados.
• Belize. Her Majesty is Queen of Belize.
• Canada. Her Majesty is Queen of Canada.
• Grenada.
• Jamaica.
• New Zealand.

Who is a qualifying Commonwealth citizen?

To qualify, Commonwealth citizens must be resident in the UK and either have leave to remain in the UK or not require such leave. Commonwealth citizens include those of British Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories.

Can I get a British passport if I was born in England?

You’re usually automatically a British citizen if you were both: born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983. born when one of your parents was a British citizen or ‘settled’ in the UK.

What is meant by the term British Commonwealth?

Definitions of British Commonwealth. an association of nations consisting of the United Kingdom and several former British colonies that are now sovereign states but still pay allegiance to the British Crown. synonyms: Commonwealth of Nations.