And if so, how do I do so?
2006-12-08 14:30:57 · 9 answers · asked by holbee2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
No, if that where the case , millions of more Americans would also be British subjects.
To miss Jenyfree above. The only thing you are free from is basic human decency, a minimally useful mind and a soul.
2006-12-08 14:35:37 · answer #1 · answered by dosmachetes 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. You can not become a citizen just because your grandfather was one:
How do I know if I am a British citizen with the right of abode?
You will have become a British citizen on 1 January 1983 (when the British Nationality Act 1981 came into force) and will have the right of abode in the United Kingdom if, immediately before that date, any of the following applied to you.
You were a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies with a parent or grandparent who was also a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies. Your parent must have been a citizen at the time of your birth or legal adoption. And (if this applies) your grandparent must have been a citizen at the time of your parent's birth or legal adoption. Your parent or grandparent must have been born, adopted, naturalised or registered in the United Kingdom.
You can, however, apply for citizenship on your own.
http://www.britainusa.com/visas/index_visa.asp?i=41000
2006-12-08 14:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you've a uk spouse visa there are regulations on the era of time you could spend outdoors the united kingdom - i imagine this isn't any more advantageous than ninety days interior a 365 days. in case you abuse this, think ofyou've got your visa revoked and your probabilities of being granted ILR will be affected. in case you do ensure to bypass to France, of route you'll opt for a sparkling visa! they're thoroughly diverse international locations!
2016-11-30 08:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. You should be able to get UK citizenship. Though this may impact your US citizenship.
Contact your local British embassy. Have a copy of your grandfather's birth certificate or passport or some other way of proving his British birth.
2006-12-08 14:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by JuventAus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT depends if you have provide a family link from birth records of that relative. I know certain European countries will allow you to emigrate there if you can prove thru historically you are ancestors from there. The length of time they go back may vary, but its worth a shot to apply anyways, and you can prove grandfather ancestors from there may have a chance.
2006-12-08 17:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by ram456456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...live in Britain legally...that depends...
as far as eventual UK Citizenship, if you have verifiable documentation that your Opa was indeed a Brit, then you can indeed apply for citizenship (no guarantee)...so I've heard from my Mexican relatives (we have a great-grandfather from the UK).
2006-12-08 17:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ezekiel 29 bumfuzzle~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id guess so im a quarter Australian so id guess if i chose to id be able to get a citizenship over there.
2006-12-08 14:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by Krayden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to a Mexican, yeah, sure why not?
You just wing it, you know, you go into the country, get a job....get a "flat" and maybe you'll meet a nice English chic and get married, boom! You're a legal citizen.
2006-12-08 14:35:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no it doesn't. but wtf we let any immigrants in these days so just come on over.
2006-12-08 14:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by Kev S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋