Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
You can only apply if either: you’re a British citizen with a foreign passport you’re a Commonwealth citizen who has the right of abode Do not apply if you have a valid British passport or a vignette sticker certificate of entitlement in a foreign passport.
You’ll usually get a decision on your application within 8 weeks of applying online and sending in your documents by post. If your application is approved, your decision email or letter will tell you how to access your certificate of entitlement. You’ll usually get a decision on your application within 3 weeks of attending an appointment at a visa application centre. If your application is approved, your decision email or letter will tell you how to access your certificate of entitlement.
Prove you have right of abode in the UK Apply for a certificate of entitlement
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Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
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