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Good Character and Breach of Immigration Laws

One of the requirements in order to register or naturalise as a British Citizen is to be of ‘good character’. This applies to anyone over the age of 10 at the date of application.  This requirement...

Long Residence ILR: Section 3C & Paragraph 39E

This is the third post in a series of blogs regarding recent developments in case law on overstaying and applying for settlement, also known as indefinite leave to remain (‘ILR’), on the basis of 10 years long...

British Citizenship: The Citizenship Ceremony

If an individual is over 18 and has made a successful application to become a British citizen, they will be required to attend a citizenship ceremony.  The individual is required to attend a ceremony by law.   Background...

Life in the UK Test Top 10 Questions

Here are the top 10 questions that our clients ask us about the Life in the UK test. What is the Life in the UK test? A requirement of your indefinite leave to remain and citizenship application will be to demonstrate...

UK visa requirements for South African citizens

Many South African citizens have some connection to the UK which may give rise to a basis on which they can apply for a visa to move to the UK.  For example, as a citizen of South Africa, you might have a British...

Excessive Absences in an Application for Naturalisation

The British Nationality Act (BNA 1981) allows individuals to naturalise under either section 6(1) or 6(2) of the Act.  Section 6(2) applies where an individual is married to a British citizen.  An Applicant...

Good Character Requirement in Citizenship Applications

The British Nationality Act (BNA 1981) contains a good character requirement, which applies to certain applications for registration and naturalisation for those over 10 years old at the date of application.   The...

Transferring ILR visa to a Biometric Residence Permit

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is proof of a right to reside, work or study in the UK. It will include the following information: Name Date of birth  Place of birth Biometric information including fingerprints  A...

The Status of Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Citizens

British nationality is somewhat unique as there are various different forms of nationality, with fewer rights attached to them than being a ‘British Citizen’. These are a consequence of the UK’s close historical...

Multiple nationality and multiple citizenship (including dual nationality and dual citizenship)

British nationality law permits multiple nationality and multiple citizenship, including dual nationality and dual citizenship. Multiple nationality and multiple citizenship explained A British citizen who acquires...

What is British Citizenship by Double Descent?

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as British citizenship by Double Descent for those born after 01 January 1983.  If you were born outside the UK, and so was your British parent, you are unlikely to be British...