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British Nationality and Right of abode
Right of abode
This page explains who has the right to live permanently in the UK
without any immigration restrictions. This is officially known as 'right
of abode in the UK'. It means you do not need an immigration officer's
permission to enter the country, and can live and work here without
restriction.
Who has the right of abode?
All British citizens have the right of abode in the UK. To find out
whether you are a British citizen, see the Who
already has British citizenship? page.
Some Commonwealth citizens also have the right of abode, but some others cannot claim
the right of abode. For more information, see the Commonwealth
citizens and the right of abode page.
How to claim the right of abode
You can use the following documents as evidence that you have the right
of abode:
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a UK passport describing you as a British citizen or a British subject
with the right of abode; or
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a UK identity card describing you as a British citizen or a British
subject with the right of abode; or
·
a certificate
of entitlement to
the right of abode in the UK, which has been issued by the UK government
or on its behalf.
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