British Citizenship by Descent
British citizenship passes to children born outside the UK to a British parent who was themselves born in the UK. This is a one-generation rule — grandchildren of British citizens do not automatically qualify, though some may apply through registration.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
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- Citizenship by descent for children born abroad
- No minimum stay requirement
- Pathway to UK citizenship
- One-generation rule
- Access to EU and Commonwealth benefits
The catch
- No dual citizenship. You may have to give up your current citizenship to naturalise.
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What could change
Changes in UK immigration laws could impact citizenship eligibility.
Tax Notes
British citizens are taxed on their worldwide income, with rates ranging from 20% to 45%. However, children born abroad to British parents may not have tax obligations until they establish residency.