British Citizenship
An individual can apply to register as a British citizen if they were naturalised in Gibraltar as a British Overseas Territories citizen after 21 May 2002 or registered in Gibraltar as a minor after that date.
How We Can Help With British Citizenship Applications
- We complete the British Citizenship application form
- We organise and photocopy all required supporting documents
- We submit the application on your behalf and make payment of the government applicable application fee
- In due course, we book your biometrics appointment and make payment of the applicable biometrics fee on your behalf
- We liaise regularly with the Department of Immigration & Home, Affairs to monitor progress and ensure everything remains in order until a decision is reached
Why Might You Wish to Apply for British Citizenship?
Applying for British citizenship is the next step after becoming naturalised as a British Overseas Territories Citizen. It offers greater security of status, enhanced travel opportunities, and the full rights and privileges associated with British citizenship.
As a British citizen, you may be eligible to apply for a British passport, live and work in the United Kingdom without immigration restrictions, and enjoy the protections and benefits that accompany British nationality. British citizenship also provides long-term certainty about your status and, depending on your circumstances, may enable you to pass your citizenship on to future generations.
Required Documents
The documents required to apply for British Citizenship include:
- Completed & signed British Citizenship application form
- Copy of your Naturalisation Certificate as a British Overseas Territories Citizen
- A recent passport photo
Turnaround Time
Applying for British Citizenship involves two stages:
Application Preparation and Submission: Once we have received all the required information and supporting documents, we can prepare and submit your application within 2 working days.
Application Processing: After submission, your application is considered by the Home Office in the United Kingdom. As this is a detailed process, a decision can take several months, depending on the complexity of your application and current Home Office processing times.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can assess your eligibility and advise whether you meet the requirements before you submit an application for British Citizenship.
No. We complete the British Citizenship application on your behalf, organise the supporting documentation, submit the application, and guide you through each stage of the process.
Yes. Most applicants are required to attend a biometric appointment to provide their fingerprints and photograph. After your application has been submitted, you will receive a letter inviting you to book your biometric appointment. Once you receive this letter, we will arrange the appointment on your behalf and explain exactly what you need to bring and what to expect.
If your application is successful, you will normally be invited to attend a citizenship ceremony, where you will take an oath or affirmation of allegiance and receive your British citizenship certificate.
*Disclaimer: The processing of the above services is the sole responsibility of the Department of Immigration & Home Affairs in Gibraltar. A2Z Business Solutions acts only as an independent facilitator and assumes no responsibility for the processing, approval, or outcome of these services.
