Anyone know England/UK laws?

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I know blender is a very global community so I’m asking this here. I was born in England to American Air Force members. I have a UK birth certificate from London that predates my American certificate of birth abroad and I was considered a dual citizen by American law until my 18th birthday. Now under US law I have lost my dual citizenship. My question is, have I also lost my dual citizenship under the laws of England or would i still be considered a citizen if I decided to travel there someday? The laws for this stuff is very different from country to country and I’m getting confused.

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hmm not 1005 on this one but Irish and UK laws are similar. I would presume you are classed a UK citizen by birth and that can’t be taken away from you as far as i know

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never rely on any legal advice obtained through internet chat rooms or forums.

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This might be the place

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/whohascitizenship/Britishcitizenship/borninukorqualifyingterritory/

Seems to be a cut off date for births on or after 1 January 1983.

Good luck.

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Hey, I also have dual citizenship with England and the U.S.! And recently turned 19! I was born in America, but my mother is British, and apparently that’s good enough.

Don’t worry, even though you no longer have dual citizenship in the U.S., (from what I understand) you are still a “dual citizen” in the eyes of the U.K. So you can always apply for a British passport or get a job in London, etc…

[This post, of course, does not constitute legal advice]

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Thanks for the links burrito boy, I was born in 82, so it looks like i fall under the older laws and might actually be a citizen.:slight_smile: I will have to continue researching.

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Check it out carefully, but generally the information is straight forward. You may want to consult an immigration lawyer in the UK if you have any initial problems.

AFAIK having a UK passport allows you work access and Right of Abode in almost all of Europe.

Warm beer and soggy chips (fries) await you.:o

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I was under the impression that simply being born here was insufficient to be considered a citizen. The key factor is the nationality of parents…if both yours are American, then you’re an American - are you sure you held dual citizenship in the UK the laws may be different…though I’m no lawyer!