Types of British nationality
British citizenship
You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you’re a British citizen. You can also get a UK passport.
You might be a British citizen depending on:
- where and when you were born
- your parents’ circumstances when you were born
You can check if you’re a British citizen if you’re not sure.
You do not necessarily get British citizenship if you were born in the UK.
Get British citizenship
If you’re not a British citizen, you might still be able to apply to:
- register as a British citizen - for example, if you have another type of British nationality
- become a British citizen by ‘naturalisation’ - for example, after you settle in the UK