Right of Abode
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If you have right of abode, you can live and work in the UK without restriction. The Immigration Solicitors at Hadi Law can provide friendly, fast, trustworthy assistance when it comes to applying for right of abode. We have positively advised thousands of clients on immigration law matters over the past two decades. You can be confident that our team will provide you with the advice you need when it comes to making an application for right of abode and a certificate of entitlement.
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- Fixed Legal Fees
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“Hadi law Solicitors are great professionals, they are really experienced and informative. Especially Katie and Sana they have been showing support since the start. Really impressed with the customer service. Will be using them for the future.”
As a team, we are committed to being honest with our clients about their prospect of success. We will take the time to listen to your situation and if applying for right of abode or challenging a refusal is not the right route for you, we will suggest alternatives. We are regularly recommended by our clients to their family and friends because we provide legal advice that achieves results.
Please call us for an initial consultation on 01772 447000 or request a callback.
Below are the answers to some frequent questions regarding right of abode and certificates of entitlement.
What is a right of abode?
If you have right of abode you can live and work in the UK without any immigration restrictions. All UK citizens have right of abode as well as some Commonwealth citizens.
How do Commonwealth citizens acquire right of abode?
There are two ways to get right of abode as a Commonwealth citizen:
- a) Through your parents, or
- b) Through marriage
You will have right of abode via your parents if:
- One of your parents was born in the UK and a citizen of the United Kingdom and colonies when you were born or adopted, and
- You were a Commonwealth citizen on 31 December 1982, and
- You never stopped being a Commonwealth citizen (even temporarily) at any point after 31 December 1982.
Through marriage, a right of abode can be acquired for women if:
- You have been married to someone with right of abode before 1 January 1983, and
- You continued to be a Commonwealth citizen after 31 December 1982.
If your ex-husband has another living wife or widow who lives in the UK or has been in the UK at any time since her marriage (apart from certain exceptions) or has a certificate of entitlement to right of abode or permission to enter the UK because of her marriage, it is unlikely you will be granted a right of abode unless:
- You entered the UK while married and before 1 August 1988, even if your husband has other wives in the UK, or
- You have been in the UK since your marriage and at that time were your husband’s only wife to have legally entered the UK or been given permission to do so
What is a certificate of entitlement?
To prove you have a right of abode, you can purchase a certificate of entitlement that you can attach to your passport. You will not need this if you have applied for and have been granted a British passport.
Hadi Law Solicitors have helped thousands of clients across England and Wales. We are committed to providing you with honest and affordable advice, representation, and legal services. We care about achieving the results you want and are here for you when it matters most.
“Hadi law Solicitors are great professionals, they are really experienced and informative. Especially Katie and Sana they have been showing support since the start. Really impressed with the customer service. Will be using them for the future.”
For further information speak to us on 01772 447000 or reach out to us on our 7 day a week WhatsApp helpline 07869760533.