RegistrationRegistering asunder aspecial Britishcircumstances: citizencaseworker in special circumstancesguidance
GuidanceImmigration staff guidance on registrationwhen to grant an application to register as a British citizen inunder special circumstances.
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ThisUK guidanceVisas givesand informationImmigration guidance for caseworkersstaff onaround registration as a British citizen in special circumstances.circumstances under section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981. Includes scenarios and case studies to help with decision making.
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Last updated 26 October 2022 + show all updates
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Added version 2.0 of this guidance.
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First published.
Update history
2025-05-13 09:35
Updated the guidance to clarify the position where a person has another route to citizenship.
2024-12-30 15:46
Guidance updated to include a further case study example of registration under Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981.
2024-11-29 12:13
Updated to include more case study examples of registration under Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981.
2022-10-26 12:14
Added version 2.0 of this guidance.
2022-06-28 11:15
First published.