Eligibility Quiz
Was at least one of your parents a British citizen at the time of your birth?
Documents Required
You must provide original documents or certified translations for any papers not in English or Welsh.
Identity Documents
- Your full birth certificate (showing parents' names).
- Your current valid passport or national ID card.
Parental Evidence
- Your parent’s UK birth certificate, British passport (valid at the time of your birth), or their naturalization/registration certificate.
- Your parents’ marriage certificate (essential for births before July 2006 to a British father).
Supporting Evidence (Route Specific)
- Section 4L/Double Descent: Evidence of a grandparent’s UK birth or evidence that a parent was in "Crown Service" (military or diplomatic service) at the time of your birth.
- Historical Claims: Evidence of your parent's status as a "Citizen of the UK and Colonies" (CUKC) if born before 1983.