You can apply to re-register as a British Citizen if you previously gave up your British citizenship and want to resume it. If you previously gave up your British citizenship to obtain another nationality, you may still be eligible to resume or regain your British citizenship through registration under the British Nationality Act 1981. Applications for resumption of British citizenship are generally made using Form RS1. The legal provisions are primarily set out in Section 13 of the British Nationality Act 1981.
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Eligibility Requirements
You may apply to resume your British citizenship if you are of sound mind and:
- you made a declaration to give up British citizenship after 1 January 1983; or
- you made a declaration to give up citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies before 1 January 1983.
- born, naturalised or registered in the United Kingdom; or
- registered as a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies in an independent Commonwealth country.
Can You Get British Citizenship Back After Renouncing It?
Yes. In many cases, a person who previously renounced British citizenship can apply to resume or regain British citizenship through registration. The UK nationality laws recognise that some individuals gave up British citizenship because another country required them to do so in order to acquire or retain another nationality.
Our specialist immigration solicitors can provide detailed legal advice regarding your eligibility to resume British citizenship after renunciation.
Who Can Apply for Registration as a British Citizen Following Renunciation?
You may qualify for registration as a British citizen if:
- You were previously a British citizen;
- You formally renounced your British citizenship through a registered declaration of renunciation;
- You are of good character;
- You are of sound mind; and
- You meet the relevant legal requirements under the British Nationality Act 1981.
In many cases, individuals who renounced British citizenship in order to keep or acquire another nationality may have a statutory entitlement to resume British citizenship once.
Common Reasons for Giving Up British Citizenship
Many people renounced British citizenship because their new country of nationality did not permit dual citizenship. Common examples include:
- Acquiring citizenship of a country that prohibited dual nationality;
- Retaining an existing nationality;
- Employment or government service requirements abroad;
- Family or personal reasons.
Circumstances and nationality laws can later change, allowing individuals to apply to regain British citizenship.
What Is the Difference Between Renunciation and Deprivation of Citizenship?
Renunciation of British citizenship is voluntary and initiated by the individual. Deprivation of citizenship, however, is an action taken by the Home Secretary under separate legal powers.
Documents Required for Registration as a British Citizen After Renunciation
The documents required to apply for British Citizenship after previously giving it up may vary depending on the applicant's circumstances. The documents required may include:
- Your previous British passport;
- Certificate of naturalisation or registration;
- Declaration of renunciation (Form RN1 or R6);
- Current passport;
- Evidence of current nationality;
- Evidence explaining why you renounced British citizenship;
- Official confirmation relating to foreign nationality requirements;
- Additional supporting evidence, as requested by the Home Office.
Our immigration solicitors can help ensure that all supporting documents are correctly prepared and submitted.
Will You Become a British Citizen by Descent?
In many cases, the type of British citizenship resumed will mirror the status previously held before renunciation. For example:
- If you were previously a British citizen by descent, you will usually resume citizenship by descent;
- If you previously held British citizenship otherwise than by descent, the resumed status may remain the same.
Our expert immigration solicitors can advise you regarding the exact status you may obtain and how it may affect your children born outside the UK.
Good Character Requirement
Applicants seeking registration as a British citizen after renunciation must normally satisfy the Home Office good character requirement. This may involve consideration of:
- Criminal convictions;
- Immigration breaches;
- Financial conduct;
- Dishonesty or deception;
- Compliance with UK laws.
Our experienced immigration solicitors can advise on potential issues affecting the good character requirement.
Processing Time for Registration Applications
The Home Office processing time for registration as a British citizen following renunciation can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the supporting evidence submitted. Delays may occur where the Home Office requests additional documents or clarification.
Premium Solicitors can provide expert legal representation to minimise delays and maximise the prospects of a successful outcome.
Citizenship Ceremony
If your application is approved, you may be required to attend a British citizenship ceremony where you will make an oath or affirmation of allegiance before receiving your certificate of registration as a British citizen.
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How Can We Help?
Our expert team of nationality law solicitors in London can represent you in your application for registration as a British Citizen and carry out all the work on your British Citizenship application until a decision on your application is received from the Home Office UKVI. As part of our professional legal services in relation to your application for registration as a British Citizen, our specialist team of immigration solicitors will carry out the following immigration casework:
- We will assess your eligibility for registration as a British Citizen by considering all the relevant information, including your past immigration history.
- We will advise you on the chances of success of your application for registration as a British Citizen and draw your attention to any weaknesses in your application.
- We will advise you on the list of documents to be submitted in support of your application for registration as a British Citizen.
- We will assess all the supporting documents to ensure that the documents you provide satisfy the Home Office UKVI requirements for registration as a British Citizen.
- We will complete the relevant application form online for your registration as a British citizen, submit it online, help you pay the UKVI Home Office fee for the application, and schedule your appointment with the application centre for enrolment of your biometrics.
- We will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of the application explaining in detail your eligibility for registration as a British Citizen by referring to all the relevant information, documents, laws and requirements;
- We will upload all supporting documents online for consideration, including our cover letter.
- We will carry out all the work on your application for registration as a British Citizen until a decision is received from the Home Office UKVI on your application.
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Our Fixed Fees For Registration as a British Citizen After Previously Giving Up British Citizenship
Our fees for applications for registration of adults (persons aged 18 or over) as British Citizens are as given in the fee table below:
| Our Service | Our Fixed Fees Range |
| Full service for an application for registration to resume British Citizenship after previously giving up British Citizenship to cover all the work until a decision by the Home Office UKVI | From £2,000 + VAT To £3,000 + VAT, IF Applicable |
The agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of your application for confirmation of nationality status and the volume of casework involved. In addition to our fixed fee for confirmation of nationality status, the applicant will also have to pay the UKVI Home Office application fees.
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FAQs - Registration as a British Citizen After Previously Giving Up British Citizenship
The following are the various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about an application for registration as a British Citizen after previously giving up British Citizenship:
This refers to the process of resuming or regaining British citizenship after you voluntarily renounced it in the past. In certain circumstances, the British Nationality Act 1981 allows former British citizens to apply to be registered as British citizens.
Yes. If you previously renounced your British citizenship voluntarily, you may be eligible to resume British citizenship through registration. Your eligibility will depend on when and why you renounced your citizenship and whether you meet the legal requirements under the British Nationality Act 1981.
Applications for resumption of British citizenship are governed mainly by Section 13 of the British Nationality Act 1981. In some cases involving renunciation before 1 January 1983, Section 10 of the British Nationality Act 1981 may also apply.
You may qualify if:
- You were previously a British citizen;
- You voluntarily renounced your British citizenship;
- You renounced citizenship to retain or acquire another nationality; and
- You satisfy the legal requirements for registration.
Each application is assessed individually by the Home Office UKVI.
No. You must submit a formal application to the Home Office UKVI to regain British citizenship. Approval is not automatic simply because you were previously British.
Many individuals renounce British citizenship because another country may not permit dual nationality. Others may do so for personal, family, tax, employment, or political reasons.
Renouncing British citizenship can affect your right to live and work in the UK. Depending on your immigration status, you may need permission to remain in the UK after renunciation.
Generally, yes. If your application to resume British citizenship is successful, you would usually regain the same category of British citizenship that you previously held.
Yes, some individuals who renounced citizenship before 1 January 1983 may still qualify for registration under specific provisions of nationality law. Specialist legal advice is recommended for these cases because the rules can be complex.
Yes. Most applicants aged 10 or over applying for British citizenship registration must satisfy the good character requirement. The Home Office may consider criminal convictions, immigration breaches, financial conduct, and other relevant factors.
Processing times can vary depending on the complexity of the application and Home Office workload. Many nationality applications can take several months for a decision to be made.
Yes. If your application is approved, you will normally need to attend a British citizenship ceremony and take the oath or affirmation of allegiance before receiving your certificate of registration as a British citizen.
In some circumstances, children who previously lost or renounced British citizenship may also be eligible for registration. The Home Office will consider the child’s best interests and nationality history.
Yes. Premium Solicitors has a specialist team of SRA-regulated immigration solicitors experienced in British nationality law and citizenship applications. Our experienced immigration lawyers can assess your eligibility, prepare your application, advise on supporting evidence, and provide full legal representation until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI.
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