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ARTICLE · 19 FEBRUARY 2025

Multiple Nationality And Multiple Citizenship (Including Dual Nationality And Dual Citizenship)

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British nationality law permits individuals to hold more than one nationality or citizenship. This means you could be both a British citizen and a national...

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1. Multiple Nationality and Citizenship: What You Need to Know

British nationality law permits individuals to hold more than one nationality or citizenship. This means you could be both a British citizen and a national of another country without having to give up one for the other. However, there are important legal nuances to consider when it comes to dual nationality and citizenship.

2. Understanding Multiple Nationality and Citizenship

A British citizen who acquires citizenship of another country is not required to renounce their British nationality. Similarly, a foreign national who wishes to become a British citizen is not required to renounce their original nationality.

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