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SETTLEMENT & BRITISH CITIZENSHIP

British Citizenship

About British Citizenship

British citizenship is the final step in most UK immigration journeys, giving you the right to a British passport, freedom from immigration control and full civic rights. There are several routes, including naturalisation for adults with settled status, registration for children and certain adults, and entitlements through birth or descent. Each route has its own residence, character and knowledge requirements. RakLAW Solicitors look at your full background, recommend the strongest route and prepare a careful citizenship application designed to meet the Home Office's high evidential bar.

Who this is for

  • Settled adults considering naturalisation as British
  • Parents wanting to register children as British citizens
  • People with British ancestry or unclear citizenship
  • Anyone preparing to apply for a British passport

How RakLAW helps

  • Identify the most appropriate citizenship route
  • Review good character and residence requirements
  • Prepare and submit application with full evidence
  • Advise on next steps if citizenship is refused

Speak to a RakLAW solicitor about British Citizenship

Book a confidential consultation with our immigration team. We'll assess your eligibility, talk through the strongest application route, and tell you what evidence you need.

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