This section explains when it is possible to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or other British nationality and how you can do so.

You may wish to give up (renounce) your citizenship so that, for instance, you can become a citizen of another country that does not allow dual nationality. However, it is not always possible to give up your British citizenship or nationality.

Home Office call giving up your citizenship renouncing. If you successfully give up your British citizenship, British overseas territories citizenship, British overseas citizenship, British subject status or British national (overseas) status you will receive a declaration of renunciation.

Applications in this category are made using application form RN. Before you make your application to give up your citizenship you should read guide RN - declaration of renunciation of British citizenship, British overseas territories citizenship, British overseas citizenship, British subject status and British national (overseas) status. This guide provides full details of the requirements you need to meet and how to complete the application form.