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

PDF, 273 KB, 20 pages

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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.

Updates to this page

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

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

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 Outdated information removed or updated accordingly.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

  3. Accessible version added.

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

  5. Added accessible version of document.

  6. First published.

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