Domicile In British Nationality Applications

'Domicile' is a complex concept which has been subject to a great deal of analysis by the courts and is relevant to a variety of branches of the law, from family to tax law. It is also often relevant to nationality law. This article will consider the relevance of the concept of domicile to British nationality applications, and the guidance that has been provided to Home Office caseworkers for assessing a person's domicile.

What is Domicile?

The concept of domicile has been shaped by case law over many decades and cannot be easily defined. However, the Home Office's guidance for its caseworkers defines domicile as "a legal term used for the territory whose laws apply to a particular person."