Dual Citizenship?

[Diver88]

Can I apply for dual Citizenship? My mother was born in Scotland in 1961 came to the states in 1968. She never got her US citizenship so she's still a UK citizen, right? I was born 1988 and am now 27. My father was born in the US. So is it possible for me to get dual citizenship?

[CR001]

Both the UK and the US allow dual citizenship.

Were you parents married at the time of your birth or any point thereafter?

[Diver88]

Yes they were married when I was born

[CR001]

I am assuming you were born in the USA??

https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citize ... 983/no/yes

I think you might be British by Descent, which would mean you could apply directly for a passport. Perhaps one of the other mods could confirm.

[Diver88]

Yes born in the USA. Thank you for your help!

[secret.simon]

I think you might be British by Descent, which would mean you could apply directly for a passport.

Although I am not a mod, I concur with CR001. Apply for your passport from the US here.

Be aware that as you are a British citizen by descent, your children will only be British if they are born in the UK.

[Diver88]

Thank you CR001 and secret.simon! Im taking my first trip to Scotland in 10 days. I will be applying for my passport shortly after!