Right of Abode Application

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Right of Abode Application

A right of abode allows you to be able to work and live in the UK without any immigration restrictions. This means that you do not require a visa and there is no time restriction as to how long you can stay in the UK.  If you are a British citizen or a Commonwealth citizen from a certain country, you would usually have the right to abode in the UK. Individuals can usually prove the right to abode by using their UK passport confirming that they are a British citizen or a British subject with the right to abode. If you do not have this evidence and if you qualify for the right to abode, you can consider applying for a certificate of entitlement.

We have the experience and knowledge to assist you with your right of abode application. It is important to prepare the application comprehensively to avoid the possibility of any refusal.

To discuss how our experienced immigration lawyers can assist you with your application please call or email us. Alternatively, you can complete the online enquiry form and we will contact you. Our immigration lawyers can help you by phone, videocall or see you in person at our offices in either Birmingham or London.

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Who can apply for a Right of Abode Application?

To apply for a certificate of entitlement to confirm your right of abode, you generally must meet the following requirements:

  • You must be from a relevant Commonwealth country.
  • If you are basing your entitlement on your parents, one of your parents must have been born in the UK and a citizen of the UK and colonies at the date of your birth or adoption, you should be a Commonwealth citizen on 31 December 1982 and you must not have stopped being a Commonwealth citizen at any point after 31 December 1982.
  • If you are basing your entitlement on your marriage, you can only apply if you are a female Commonwealth citizen and were married to someone with the right of abode before 1 January 1983 and not stopped being a Commonwealth citizen at any point after 31 December 1982. There are other criteria that would also need to be met.

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