My grandfather was born in Scottland and I wish to apply for dual citizenship through him; how would I go about doing that?
2006-10-29 09:46:49 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If you want Scottish citizenship rather than British citizenship, you will have to be patient. the next Scottish Parliament elections are in May 2007. If the Scottish National Party wins them (which is becoming more and more likely each week), there will be a referendum on whether Scotland should be an independent country. It is unlikely, but you may qualify for the new Scottish citizenship automatically.
In any case, you should check to see if you would have problems with your US citizenship. As a general principle the US does not approve of dual citizenship. However, it does not stop people from taking citizenship of another country if they are automatically entitled to it. See the first link below for further info on your US position.
Do you want Scottish citizenship to strengthen ties with your ancestors? If you do and you feel that the hassle of citizenship is too much why not see if you have a Clan? You most likely do. Try the second link below to find your Clan. Depending on which one you are in, you may also find a link to a Clan Society in the USA - you may even find some relatives this side of the pond! BTW, electricscotland.com is well worth a look anyway. It's a great starting point for many things in Scots culture and heritage.
Whatever your reasons for seeking UK/Scots citizenship, I wish you much luck in your search.
2006-10-29 22:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can no longer get British citizenship through your grandparents but you can get an ancestral visa which allows you to live and work in the UK,for 4 years, you will then get an indefinite leave to stay visa and after 1 year you may naturalise.
Please do not believe anything different to this. I have just been through the whole thing.
I had to start over from year scratch when I got back here in 1999 even though I lived here married to a British citizen for seven years in the 70''s having broken my stay by over 2 years.
( I even owned a house here whilst I was away). The home office website given to you earlier is a good start, all the rules are on that site.
It is a misconception that it is easy to get into the UK, that is unless you are an asylum seeker.
By the way I came from a British commonwealth country where my daughter still lives as she cannot live here even though her father is now British
2006-10-30 08:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The info & forms you'll need are at this site - below is the dual citizenship info page
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/applying/nationality/advice/bn18
It is extremely difficult to get UK citizenship without ever living there.
2006-10-29 18:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by belmyst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think after you are 21 the US won't allow you to have a dual citizenship, you'll have to pick either one.
2006-10-29 17:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by IC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
simply contact the Scottish authorities/embassy. They will tell you what you need to do and if you are eligible. I know in the US you are are allowed to have a dual citizenship
2006-10-29 17:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by A N 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋