The Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode allows you to live and work in the UK free of immigration control.
You have right of abode if on 31 December 1982:
- one of your parents was born in the UK and a citizen of the United Kingdom and colonies when you were born or adopted; and
- you were a Commonwealth citizen on 31 December 1982
- you did not stop being a Commonwealth citizen (even temporarily) at any point after 31 December 1982; or was a female Commonwealth citizen who was, or had been, married to a man who had the right of abode.
The Right of Abode is issued into your current passport and is valid for the life of your passport and there is no limit on the number of times you may apply for the Right of Abode.
Specialist services
We offer particular assistance and specialised services where the following are involved:
- Adoption issues such as either you or your parent was adopted
- Applying for your family to accompany you on your Right of Abode, such as your spouse, unmarried partner, same sex partner, and any children
- Assist where one parent is applying to take their child or children
- Character issues if your or an accompanying family member has one or more criminal convictions
We will assist you with the complete process of applying for your Right of Abode. Contact us now with your inquiry
