Who is considered a British citizen?

Overview. If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen. Check if you’re a British citizen based on whether you were: born in the UK or a British colony before 1 January 1983.

What does it mean to be registered as a British citizen?

A person born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 to non-British or non-settled parents can apply to be registered as a British citizen once one of their parents has become British or settled in the UK. In order to meet the criteria, an application would have to be made when the person is less than 18 years old.

How do I know if I’m a British citizen?

You are British if you were born in the UK, provided at least one of your parents was a citizen or “settled” in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands at the time of your birth.

What is a Naturalised British subject?

Naturalisation is the legal process by which a person changes their nationality. For hundreds of years, foreign nationals living in the UK, and sometimes living abroad, have been able to attain British citizenship through naturalisation. Before 1844 naturalisation was granted only by a private act of parliament.

What nationality is a British citizen?

A British national, or United Kingdom national, is a person who possesses a type of British nationality. This includes anyone who is a: British citizen. British Overseas Territories citizen.

What does it mean to be a citizen by registration?

Issuing of Citizenship by Registration (Under The Section 26 (2B) of The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 As Amended): This Service applies to persons of full age (18 years and above) and capacity born outside Nigeria of whose grandparent is a Citizen of Nigeria.

What is the difference between Naturalisation and registration as a British citizen?

Naturalisation is the most common way of applying for British citizenship for adult applicants. Registration is the only way of applying for British citizenship for children. If your claim to citizenship is by birth, however, you can apply for a passport directly.