Written question asked by Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Right of Abode: Proof of Identity
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the use of birth certificates and marriage certificates as proof of right to abode for British citizens living abroad.
- Answer
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The Immigration Act 1971 specifies that a British citizen must use a British citizen passport or a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode to enter the UK. There are no plans to change the law in this respect. Birth and marriage certificates on their own may not be sufficient to show that a person has the right of abode.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 119789
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Right of abode Birth certificates Marriage certificates
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- 2026-03-17 15:06:42 +0000
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