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Map showing countries listed in the British Nationality Act 1981, which makes citizens of these countries Commonwealth citizens in the UK. Commonwealth citizenship is acquired by virtue of being a citizen of a Commonwealth member state [17] or, in the United Kingdom, a country listed in Schedule 3 of the British Nationality Act 1981.
The sale of passports and "golden visas" has sparked controversy in several countries. Some of the criticisms include doubts about the economic benefits, as well as security concerns. A 2023 study found that citizenship-by-investment programs increase tax evasion. [60]
No person born in 1983 or later can have the right of abode unless he or she is a British citizen. [5] It is essential that the person concerned should have held Commonwealth citizenship or British subject status on 31 December 1982 and has not voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to be a Commonwealth citizen (even temporarily) after that date.
The number of Americans hedging their options by applying for British citizenship soared to a record high last year as President Donald Trump was voted back into office. A total of 6,131 U.S ...
Interim DUP leader Gavin Robinson’s Bill would allow Irish people to acquire British citizenship by registration after five years’ residence.
Individuals wanting to apply for British citizenship have to demonstrate their commitment by learning English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic and by having an understanding of British history, culture and traditions. [11] Any individual seeking to apply for naturalisation or indefinite leave to remain must pass the official Life in the UK test. [12]
The republican model of citizenship emphasizes one’s active participation in civil society as a means of defining his or her citizenship. [1] Initially used to describe citizenship in ancient Greece, the republican notion focuses on how political participation is linked with one’s indent as a citizen, stemming from Aristotle’s definition of citizenship as the ability to rule and be ruled.
Henley & Partners is a British investment migration consultancy based in London. The company offers services to individuals and consults governments on residence and citizenship programs. [4] In some cases, the company even runs the programs on behalf of governments. [5] The company has pioneered the industry of selling citizenship and passports.