Guidance

Form RS1: guidance

How to apply to become a British citizen again after giving up (renouncing) citizenship.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 22 March 2019
• Last updated: 24 July 2024 — See all updates

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Form RS1: guidance (accessible)

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Form RS1: guidance

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Read the RS1 guidance to find out if you can apply to become a British citizen again after previously renouncing your British citizenship.

Published 22 March 2019
Last updated 24 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 24 July 2024

   Updated Form RS1: guidance to update the section on 'Citizenship ban' to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.

2. 4 October 2023

   Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

3. 27 July 2023

   Accessible version added.

4. 21 July 2023

   Updated to reflect changes introduced by the Illegal Migration Act 2023.

5. 17 February 2022

   Added accessible version of document.

6. 22 March 2019

   First published.