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Opyso (m)
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Can anyone advise if a British Citizen (Uk Passport Holder) with Nigerian passport can still apply for ROA on a Nigerian passport?
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VOR (m)
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The short answer is NO.
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Opyso (m)
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@ VOR [font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font] Thanks @ LondoncoolThanks for expanding on the issue. I actually went through the same process in 2005 applying for ROA on my Nigerian Passport after sending in my UK Passport and there was no issue at the time, all went well. Now that my wife wants to apply for her own it looks like the goal post has been moved. According to the form (attached zipped file) it appears you can no longer apply for ROA if you have a UK passport. Any taker to look at the form attached and advise on the question below; 1. Are you elligible if you simply do not have a UK passport at your disposal i.e declared lost or expired? BTW - she would rather have one passport that could do the job of 2 passports ( Nigerian Passport with ROA) Thanks for all contributors am sure someone else will find your advise or opinions informative. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/righttoliveinuk/claimrightofabode/application/Thanks |
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Opyso (m)
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@ londoncool
Please help me dissect the attached zipped form or you can
use the link to get to the form from my previous post.
cheers!
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Opyso (m)
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Thanks Londoncool, She actually has a UK Passport through birth, so we need to see what happens next if we do challenge it or wait till her UK passport expires and then see if she can apply for ROA on her Nigerian P.
Another reason I opted for ROA on my Nigeria P at the time is so I could have a 2yr B1/B2 US Visa on my Nigeria P which I then use to obtain a US licence and SS which made it easier for me to do business /Investing over there without too many obstacles.
Thanks once again
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manuch (m)
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i recently tried to apply for one and was told u can't hold a roa and uk P at the same time that the law had changed.
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Opyso (m)
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Na so we see am oh
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faridalah
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My brother, that's how they are making thing difficult day by day. I have similar problem and i need information from colleagues. Here is my own:
Right of Abode/Settlement Visa: Which one?
Please can anyone advice which of the Right of abode or Settlement visa will I apply for my 4-year old daughter in Nigeria?
I am a British by birth and have my British passport. I am presently in UK. I want to bring my daughter (born while I was in Nigeria) to UK and I don't know which one to apply for.
I am confused because some people say it is settlement visa, because right of abode is cancelled in Nigeria. How true is this information?
I plan to be in Nigeria very soon for a month, will it be possible for me to come along with my daughter to UK after the application? Please advice on the type of application!!!
Your timely response will be highly appreciated.
Ola.
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i5r431 (m)
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My brother, that's how they are making thing difficult day by day. I have similar problem and i need information from colleagues. Here is my own:
Right of Abode/Settlement Visa: Which one?
Please can anyone advice which of the Right of abode or Settlement visa will I apply for my 4-year old daughter in Nigeria?
I am a British by birth and have my British passport. I am presently in UK. I want to bring my daughter (born while I was in Nigeria) to UK and I don't know which one to apply for.
I am confused because some people say it is settlement visa, because right of abode is cancelled in Nigeria. How true is this information?
I plan to be in Nigeria very soon for a month, will it be possible for me to come along with my daughter to UK after the application? Please advice on the type of application!!!
Your timely response will be highly appreciated.
Ola.
faridalah, If she is a nigerian citizen with a nigerian passport then it would be a settlement visa as the child would be coming to settle with you here in the uk. then she can register as a british citizen after 3 years. Right of Abode are only issued to people who have THE RIGHT to enter the uk i.e entirely free from uk immigration control and do not need to get permission or a visa from an Immigration Officer to enter the uk. like a british citizen who doesnt hold a british passport. I dont know if she might be british through you, so it might be worth checking that out, then you could apply for a right of abode stamp. It all depends if your child is a british citizen or not. Some things that might help you out. http://ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk/content/en/article/passport-child-fta-ngahttp://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf6familymembers#Q1http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf12rightofabode#Q3 |
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Opyso (m)
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I would have thought she should be entitled to British citizenship through parentage as you are a british citizen yourself.
Hope the link sent to you will further assist you.
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