If you believe that you are entitled to British citizenship under UK nationality laws, you can apply for confirmation of your British nationality status. The application is made to the Home Office, UKVI, using the NS application form.
British nationality is defined in law. Whether a person has a claim to British nationality can be determined by applying the definitions and requirements of the British Nationality Act 1981 and related legislation to the facts of their date and place of birth and descent. A decision will be made by UK Visas and Immigration as to whether, on the balance of probabilities, the person making the claim holds British nationality. The decision will be in the form of a written opinion by the Home Office, UKVI.
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What are the Different Types of British Nationality?
There are currently 6 different forms of British nationality. These are:
- British citizen
- British overseas citizen
- British overseas territories citizen
- British national (overseas)
- British subject
- British protected person
What is the Automatic Acquisition Of British Nationality On 1 January 1983?
If you were issued with a British passport between 1 January 1973 and 1 January 1983, it may be stamped with “Citizen of the UK & Colonies” and “the holder has the right of abode in the UK”; or “the holder has patriality in the UK”. These stamps would indicate that the holder became, or if deceased, would have become a British citizen on 1 January 1983. If the passport says that the holder was a citizen of the UK & Colonies but does not mention the right of abode or patriality, then the person is likely to have become a British overseas citizen (unless they had previously lost citizenship of the UK & Colonies before 1 January 1983). Most British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) were deemed to be British citizens from 21 May 2002 under the British Overseas Territories Act 2002.
How Can We Help With Your Application For Confirmation Of Nationality Status?
We can represent you in your application for confirmation of British nationality status and carry out all the work on it until the Home Office UKVI issues a decision. The immigration casework to be carried out by our British nationality solicitors in relation to your application for confirmation of nationality status will entail the following:
Assessment of your eligibility: Our immigration solicitors will assess your claim to British Citizenship and discuss the same with you in detail in order to determine whether or not you are already a British Citizen.
Advice on law and requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the relevant laws, procedures and requirements for an application for confirmation of nationality status.
Advice on documents: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the relevant documents which can substantiate your claim to British nationality.
Completing the application form: Our immigration solicitors will complete the relevant NS application form for confirmation of nationality status.
Preparing a cover letter: Our immigration solicitors will prepare a cover letter in support of the application, explaining in detail your claim to British nationality and seeking confirmation of the same from the Home Office, UKVI.
Submission of the application and follow-up work: Our immigration solicitors will submit the application for confirmation of nationality status to the Home Office UKVI and liaise with the Home Office until a decision is made.
Why Choose Us For Confirmation Of Nationality Status Application?
There are a number of reasons why you can choose our British nationality law solicitors and lawyers in London to handle your application for confirmation of nationality status. The main reasons include the following:
High-Quality Legal Services: Our team of the best nationality law solicitors in London provides high-quality legal services for applications to confirm nationality status. The high quality of UK visa and immigration legal services provided by our best team of immigration lawyers is self-evident from the 5-star Google Reviews rating by 99% of our clients.
Remote Legal Services: Our specialist nationality law solicitors and lawyers can provide you with expert immigration advice and legal representation for your application, delivered remotely from our London offices. Using modern technology, our specialist nationality law solicitors and lawyers can handle your application for confirmation of nationality status remotely, without you needing to visit our offices. Whilst we are more than happy to welcome clients into our offices, if this is their preference, we are proud to offer our legal services for your applications remotely to save you time and travel costs.
Open 7 Days A Week: We pride ourselves on providing dedicated advice and legal representation 7 days a week for your application for confirmation of Nationality Status.
All Work Carried Out By Qualified Specialist Immigration Solicitors: Our specialist team of fully qualified and experienced nationality law solicitors with extensive experience in dealing with such applications will carry out all the casework on your application for confirmation of nationality status.
Free Immigration Advice Online: Our specialist team of nationality law solicitors and lawyers can provide one-off 5-minute free immigration advice and confirm nationality status via our website enquiry form.
Fixed Fees With Payment Plan: Our nationality law solicitors and lawyers charge reasonable and affordable fixed fees for an application for confirmation of nationality status with the option to pay our fixed fee in two instalments whereby you pay half of the agreed fixed fee when we start our work on your application and the remaining half when we have fully prepared your application and it is ready for submission to the Home Office UKVI.
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At Premium Solicitors, our strength lies in the expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our immigration solicitors in London. We understand that British citizenship matters are life-changing, and our team is here to guide you through every step of the process with professionalism and care.
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How Much Does An Application for Confirmation of Nationality Status Cost?
The costs associated with your application for confirmation of Nationality Status are as outlined below:
Our Fixed Fees for Your Application
Our fixed fee for processing your application ranges from £1,000 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT. Our fixed fee will cover all our work on your application including advising on documents, checking your documents, completing the application form and submitting the application online, preparing a cover letter in support of the application, uploading all supporting documents to be considered in support of the application, and carrying out all other follow up work until decision by the Home Office UKVI on your application.
Our fixed fee will depend on the complexity of your case and the volume of work involved in your application. You will make an initial payment of half our fee when we start working on your matter, and the remaining half is due once we have fully prepared the application and it is ready for submission.
In addition to our fixed fee for assisting you with your application, you must pay the Home Office UKVI fees separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following are the various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about an application for confirmation of British nationality status:
An application for confirmation of nationality status is a formal request to the Home Office asking them to confirm whether a person is a British citizen or holds another form of British nationality.
This application is usually made when a person is uncertain about their nationality status due to complex circumstances such as:
- Birth in the UK or overseas to British parents
- Historical nationality laws
- Adoption by British citizens
- Registration as a British citizen in the past
- Loss or uncertainty regarding citizenship records
The Home Office will review the applicant’s immigration history, family background, and documentary evidence before issuing a formal decision confirming the person’s nationality status.
Our specialist UK nationality solicitors at Premium Solicitors can assess your circumstances and prepare a strong application to the Home Office.
You may need to apply for confirmation of nationality status if:
- You believe you may already be a British citizen, but do not have proof
- Your nationality status is unclear due to historical immigration records
- You were born in the UK before changes to nationality laws
- You have British parents, but were born overseas
- You need confirmation before applying for a British passport
- You need proof of nationality for immigration or employment purposes
Our experienced immigration lawyers can analyse your circumstances and determine whether this application is the most appropriate route.
No. An application for confirmation of nationality status is different from a naturalisation or registration application.
Confirmation application: Used when you believe you already hold British nationality but need official confirmation.
Naturalisation or registration: Used when you do not yet hold British nationality and wish to obtain it.
A specialist nationality solicitor at Premium Solicitors can help determine the correct application type.
The documents required to apply for Confirmation of Nationality Status may vary depending on the applicant's circumstances. The Home Office usually requires documents that demonstrate the applicant’s identity, family background, and immigration history, such as:
- Birth certificate
- Parents’ birth or nationality documents
- Passports (current and previous)
- Immigration records
- Marriage or adoption certificates
- Evidence of residence in the UK
- Any previous Home Office correspondence
Providing clear documentary evidence is essential to ensure the Home Office can properly assess your nationality status.
Processing times can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the evidence provided.
Typically, the Home Office may take from 3 to 6 months to make a decision.
Complex cases involving historical nationality laws or missing records may take longer because the Home Office may need to conduct detailed investigations.
If the Home Office confirms that you are a British citizen or another category of British national, you may then be able to:
- Apply for a British passport
- Prove your right to live and work in the UK
- Access certain public services or benefits
- Sponsor family members for UK visas (if applicable)
Your nationality law solicitor can guide you on the next steps after confirmation of nationality.
If the Home Office refuses your application or concludes that you are not a British national, it may still be possible to:
- Submit further evidence to the Home Office
- Make a new application with stronger documentation
- Explore alternative nationality or immigration routes
Our experienced solicitors can review the refusal and advise on the best legal strategy moving forward.
Yes. Premium Solicitors’ specialist UK immigration and nationality lawyers provide comprehensive assistance with nationality status applications, including:
- Detailed assessment of your nationality claim
- Advice on complex British nationality law
- Identifying the correct legal route
- Preparing a strong application with supporting evidence
- Communicating with the Home Office on your behalf
We provide professional, reliable, and fixed-fee legal services for nationality applications.
Premium Solicitors is a specialist immigration law firm in London providing expert legal services in British nationality law.
Our services include:
- Expert advice from experienced immigration solicitors
- Transparent fixed-fee legal services with no hidden costs
- Professional preparation of nationality applications
- Support throughout the Home Office decision process
- Remote legal services for clients across the UK and internationally
We are committed to helping clients resolve complex nationality issues and secure their legal status in the UK.
You can apply for confirmation of your British nationality status by using the application form NS.
Once UKVI has received your application for confirmation of British nationality status, they will contact you to advise that it has been received and acknowledge receipt of your fee. The application will be considered by a trained nationality caseworker of the Home Office UKVI. While the UKVI will try to deal with cases quickly, this cannot be guaranteed. The UKVI cannot confirm your status unless they are satisfied that you have a legitimate claim to British citizenship on the balance of probabilities.
If the UKVI recognises that you have a claim to British citizenship, they will write and tell you. If they do not agree with your claim for British Nationality, they will write and tell you why. This will include, if appropriate, how to reapply with more convincing supporting documents. Reapplications must be supported by fresh fees.
There is no right of appeal or review of the UKVI's decision to refuse to confirm your claim to British nationality. However, any such refusal decision can be challenged by way of a Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) letter and Judicial Review (JR) in the Court.