section 2 (1) of the British Nationality Act 1981, as amended by the British Overseas Territories Act 2002 which explains which people born outside the UK on or after 1 January 1983 acquired British citizenship automatically at birth
How many days does an US citizen have to be in a foreign country?
A U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien who is physically present in a foreign country or countries for at least 330 full days during any period of 12 consecutive months.
Can a US citizen become a bona fide resident of a foreign country?
A U.S. resident alien who is a citizen or national of a country with which the United States has an income tax treaty in effect. You do not automatically acquire bona fide resident status merely by living in a foreign country or countries for 1 year.
What was the British Overseas Territories Act 2002?
the British Overseas Territories Act 2002, which makes special provision in respect of those who, immediately before 21 May 2002, were either British overseas territories citizens or had a connection with the British Indian Ocean territory
Can a child born after 1 January 1983 become a British citizen?
If you have a child who was born in the UK after 1 January 1983 and who is not a British citizen, they may be entitled to be registered as a British citizen once you are settled in the UK. You can check if you can become a British citizen. Family members who are not British citizens may be able to join you in the UK.
Can you be a British citizen if you are not born in the UK?
There’s one exception. You might not be a British citizen if you got a certificate to confirm that you’re registered as a Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies ( CUKC) under the ‘British Nationality (No 2) Act 1964. Read more detail about who can claim British citizenship automatically.
What happens to CUKC status when you become a British citizen?
In general, these provisions withdrew CUKC status from anyone who became a citizen of the newly independent country, unless the person had a connection with the UK or a remaining colony (e.g. through birth in the UK).
