Do you have to prove you renounced UK citizenship?
Jul 2nd 2016, 1:56 pm
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Do you have to prove you renounced UK citizenship?
Hello
I've landed here because of Brexit
There are quite few threads on taking Spanish citizenship but I've not found anyone explaining their first-hand experience of the effect on their UK citizenship.
I'm British, my father was Spanish and I am planning on visiting my local consulate (in France) to request citizenship by origin "por opción" rather than via residency as I'd like to remain an EU citizen and stay in France.
It's clear from the application form that I would be required to renounce my UK citizenship. Does anyone have any experience of this? Do the Spanish authorities ask for proof of renunciation?
A lot of sources on the web suggest it's not possible to renounce UK citizenship, but that's not true. You just have to fill in something called Form RN - here is the link https://www.gov.uk/renounce-british-...ality/overview
If any other Brits with a Spanish parent have experience of this, it would be great to hear how it works.
Cheers, Fred
I've landed here because of Brexit
There are quite few threads on taking Spanish citizenship but I've not found anyone explaining their first-hand experience of the effect on their UK citizenship.
I'm British, my father was Spanish and I am planning on visiting my local consulate (in France) to request citizenship by origin "por opción" rather than via residency as I'd like to remain an EU citizen and stay in France.
It's clear from the application form that I would be required to renounce my UK citizenship. Does anyone have any experience of this? Do the Spanish authorities ask for proof of renunciation?
A lot of sources on the web suggest it's not possible to renounce UK citizenship, but that's not true. You just have to fill in something called Form RN - here is the link https://www.gov.uk/renounce-british-...ality/overview
If any other Brits with a Spanish parent have experience of this, it would be great to hear how it works.
Cheers, Fred
Jul 2nd 2016, 2:05 pm
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Re: Do you have to prove you renounced UK citizenship?
From what you said, that your father was Spanish, you appear to be Spanish by origin, and there exempt from the prohibition on dual nationality. The prohibition on dual nationality applies to those who acquire Spanish citizenship.
Check here, the sections on Spanish Nationality by Origin and on Dual Citizenship.
Check here, the sections on Spanish Nationality by Origin and on Dual Citizenship.
Jul 2nd 2016, 3:58 pm
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Re: Do you have to prove you renounced UK citizenship?
Hello
I've landed here because of Brexit
There are quite few threads on taking Spanish citizenship but I've not found anyone explaining their first-hand experience of the effect on their UK citizenship.
I'm British, my father was Spanish and I am planning on visiting my local consulate (in France) to request citizenship by origin "por opción" rather than via residency as I'd like to remain an EU citizen and stay in France.
It's clear from the application form that I would be required to renounce my UK citizenship. Does anyone have any experience of this? Do the Spanish authorities ask for proof of renunciation?
A lot of sources on the web suggest it's not possible to renounce UK citizenship, but that's not true. You just have to fill in something called Form RN - here is the link https://www.gov.uk/renounce-british-...ality/overview
If any other Brits with a Spanish parent have experience of this, it would be great to hear how it works.
Cheers, Fred
I've landed here because of Brexit
There are quite few threads on taking Spanish citizenship but I've not found anyone explaining their first-hand experience of the effect on their UK citizenship.
I'm British, my father was Spanish and I am planning on visiting my local consulate (in France) to request citizenship by origin "por opción" rather than via residency as I'd like to remain an EU citizen and stay in France.
It's clear from the application form that I would be required to renounce my UK citizenship. Does anyone have any experience of this? Do the Spanish authorities ask for proof of renunciation?
A lot of sources on the web suggest it's not possible to renounce UK citizenship, but that's not true. You just have to fill in something called Form RN - here is the link https://www.gov.uk/renounce-british-...ality/overview
If any other Brits with a Spanish parent have experience of this, it would be great to hear how it works.
Cheers, Fred
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Jul 2nd 2016, 5:00 pm
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Re: Do you have to prove you renounced UK citizenship?
From what you said, that your father was Spanish, you appear to be Spanish by origin, and there exempt from the prohibition on dual nationality. The prohibition on dual nationality applies to those who acquire Spanish citizenship.
Check here, the sections on Spanish Nationality by Origin and on Dual Citizenship.
Check here, the sections on Spanish Nationality by Origin and on Dual Citizenship.
Jul 2nd 2016, 5:00 pm
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Re: Do you have to prove you renounced UK citizenship?
Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
