Guidance

Renounced British citizenship: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on processing applications from people who have previously renounced British citizenship and have applied to register as a citizen.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 27 July 2017
• Last updated: 24 July 2024 — See all updates

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Registration as British citizen: following renunciation

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff explaining how a person can register as a British citizen if they have renounced their citizenship in the past and what to consider in their applications.

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Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 24 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 24 July 2024

   The guidance has been updated.

2. 21 July 2023

   Updated guidance following Royal Assent of Illegal Migration Act 2023.

3. 27 July 2017

   First published.