Scottish Citizenship & Passport!!!
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:53 pm
I think we may have soon a Scottish Citizenship thread here, if Scotland got independence.!!!
Some highlights from Scottish Gov for those live in Scotland....
"......We plan that British citizens habitually resident in Scotland on independence will be considered Scottish citizens. This will include British citizens who hold dual citizenship with another country. Scottish born British citizens currently living outside of Scotland will also be considered Scottish citizens.
Following independence, other people will be able to apply for Scottish citizenship. For example, citizenship by descent will be available to those who have a parent or grandparent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship. Those who have a demonstrable connection to Scotland and have spent at least ten years living here at some stage, whether as a child or an adult, will also have the opportunity to apply for citizenship. Migrants on qualifying visas will also have the option of applying for naturalisation as a Scottish citizen.
The UK allows dual or multiple citizenship for British citizens. If a British citizen acquires citizenship and a passport of another country, this does not affect their British citizenship, right to hold a British passport or right to live in the UK. The Scottish Government will also allow dual citizenship. It will be for the rest of the UK to decide whether it allows dual UK/Scottish citizenship, but we expect the normal rules to extend to Scottish citizens. ..."
AT THE DATE OF INDEPENDENCE
British citizen habitually resident in Scotland on day one of independence: Automatically a Scottish citizen
British citizens born in Scotland but living outside of Scotland on day one of independence: Automatically a Scottish citizen
AFTER THE DATE OF INDEPENDENCE
Child born in Scotland to at least one parent who has Scottish citizenship or indefinite leave to remain at the time of their birth: Automatically a Scottish citizen
Child born outside Scotland to at least one parent who has Scottish citizenship: Automatically a Scottish citizen (the birth must be registered in Scotland to take effect)
British national living outside Scotland with at least one parent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship: Can register as a Scottish citizen (will need to provide evidence to substantiate)
Citizens of any country, who have a parent or grandparent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship: Can register as a Scottish citizen (will need to provide evidence to substantiate)
Migrants in Scotland legally : May apply for naturalisation as a Scottish citizen (subject to meeting good character, residency and any other requirements set out under Scottish immigration law)
Citizens of any country who have spent at least ten years living in Scotland at any time and have an ongoing connection with Scotland : May apply for naturalisation as a Scottish citizen (subject to meeting good character and other requirements set out under Scottish immigration law)
Ref:www.scotland.gov.uk
Note: This is purely just for the info only....
Some highlights from Scottish Gov for those live in Scotland....
"......We plan that British citizens habitually resident in Scotland on independence will be considered Scottish citizens. This will include British citizens who hold dual citizenship with another country. Scottish born British citizens currently living outside of Scotland will also be considered Scottish citizens.
Following independence, other people will be able to apply for Scottish citizenship. For example, citizenship by descent will be available to those who have a parent or grandparent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship. Those who have a demonstrable connection to Scotland and have spent at least ten years living here at some stage, whether as a child or an adult, will also have the opportunity to apply for citizenship. Migrants on qualifying visas will also have the option of applying for naturalisation as a Scottish citizen.
The UK allows dual or multiple citizenship for British citizens. If a British citizen acquires citizenship and a passport of another country, this does not affect their British citizenship, right to hold a British passport or right to live in the UK. The Scottish Government will also allow dual citizenship. It will be for the rest of the UK to decide whether it allows dual UK/Scottish citizenship, but we expect the normal rules to extend to Scottish citizens. ..."
AT THE DATE OF INDEPENDENCE
British citizen habitually resident in Scotland on day one of independence: Automatically a Scottish citizen
British citizens born in Scotland but living outside of Scotland on day one of independence: Automatically a Scottish citizen
AFTER THE DATE OF INDEPENDENCE
Child born in Scotland to at least one parent who has Scottish citizenship or indefinite leave to remain at the time of their birth: Automatically a Scottish citizen
Child born outside Scotland to at least one parent who has Scottish citizenship: Automatically a Scottish citizen (the birth must be registered in Scotland to take effect)
British national living outside Scotland with at least one parent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship: Can register as a Scottish citizen (will need to provide evidence to substantiate)
Citizens of any country, who have a parent or grandparent who qualifies for Scottish citizenship: Can register as a Scottish citizen (will need to provide evidence to substantiate)
Migrants in Scotland legally : May apply for naturalisation as a Scottish citizen (subject to meeting good character, residency and any other requirements set out under Scottish immigration law)
Citizens of any country who have spent at least ten years living in Scotland at any time and have an ongoing connection with Scotland : May apply for naturalisation as a Scottish citizen (subject to meeting good character and other requirements set out under Scottish immigration law)
Ref:www.scotland.gov.uk
Note: This is purely just for the info only....