Guidance

Form RS1: guidance

How to apply to become a British citizen again after giving up (renouncing) citizenship.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
22 March 2019
Last updated
427 OctoberJuly 2023 — See all updates

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Read the RS1 guidance to find out if you can apply to become a British citizen again after previously renouncing your British citizenship.

Published 22 March 2019
Last updated 427 OctoberJuly 2023 + show all updates

  1. Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

  2. Accessible version added.

  3. Updated to reflect changes introduced by the Illegal Migration Act 2023.

  4. Added accessible version of document.

  5. First published.