Impact of moving abroad on newly acquired British citizenship

[kaikai11]

Hi!

I received my British citizenship and passport last month. I am potentially considering moving abroad for 2-3 years for a new job, but I do intend to return to the UK. Will this impact my citizenship due to future intentions requirements?

I naturalised after holding tier 2 for 5 years and ILR for 2 years.

Any advice or experience is appreciated!

[alterhase58]

The future intentions requirement doesn't mean you can't live your life.
First of all you are a British citizen, can come and go as you like, even leave forwever.
Otherwise you'd be treated like an immigrant with the restrictions that come with that status.

[kaikai11]

Oh, okay. I think I saw a couple of posts here about revocation or trouble arising because someone moved shortly after naturalization. I wouldn't want to risk anything.

[alterhase58]

Issues may arise when naturalised citizens apply for a first British passport from abroad.
There have been cases where HMPO have referred such applications to UKVI questioning whether the intentions declaration was bona fide. Your question comes up fairly regularly and there have been some detailed discussions over the years, other may want to chip in here. But the main thing is what was your intention at the time you applied. Also it is suggested you apply for your passport within the UK, like you did.

[kaikai11]

got it, thank you very much!!

[kaikai11]

Will this cause an issue later when I need to renew my passport because I left the UK? Should I renew my passport when I am back in the UK?

[CR001]

Will this cause an issue later when I need to renew my passport because I left the UK? Should I renew my passport when I am back in the UK?

Issues may arise when naturalised citizens apply for a first British passport from abroad.
There have been cases where HMPO have referred such applications to UKVI questioning whether the intentions declaration was bona fide. Your question comes up fairly regularly and there have been some detailed discussions over the years, other may want to chip in here. But the main thing is what was your intention at the time you applied. Also it is suggested you apply for your passport within the UK, like you did.