The number of applications for British citizenship by US citizens in 2024 has reached a record high. According to the country's Home Office (MHA), 6,100 Americans have applied for citizenship this year.
This figure is 26 percent more than in 2023, and is the highest since 2000. The UK Home Office also received a total of 251,000 citizenship applications in 2024, which is 6 percent more than the previous year.
Why are Americans interested in British citizenship?
According to the Financial Times analysis, this increase was influenced by two main factors:
1. Donald Trump's participation in the presidential elections and the likelihood of victory.
2. Changes in British tax law.
Elena Hinchin, a representative of the US law firm Farrer & Co, commented on this as follows:
"We have seen an increase in interest in obtaining British citizenship after the election campaign entered a decisive phase. Now, Americans are trying to obtain a British passport more often than during Trump's first presidency."
The Trump factor and political uncertainty in the US
Many analysts note that the possibility of Donald Trump winning the election was one of the main reasons for Americans to obtain British citizenship.
- Trump's radical policies, changes in immigration and tax law have led some Americans to increase their interest in a British passport.
- Changes to the UK's "non-dom" (persons with limited tax liability) legislation may be economically beneficial for some wealthy Americans.
The trend of moving to Europe is increasing
The increase in interest in British citizenship is also due to the increasing number of people wishing to move to Europe.
- At the end of February, it was revealed that a record number of applications were also submitted by British citizens for an Irish passport.
- This is due to the country's economic problems, political instability and the difficulty of finding a job related to the European Union.
Why is the demand for British citizenship increasing?
🔹 Political instability in the US.
🔹 Britain's financial capabilities and "non-dom" legislation.
🔹 Convenience for work and business by moving to Europe.
Interest in British passports is at a record high!
The number of Americans who want to obtain British citizenship in 2024 has increased sharply, and this trend is likely to intensify in the coming months.
✅ Election and political instability are increasing the demand for British passports among US citizens.
✅ Economic and tax benefits are among the factors that make Britain attractive to some wealthy Americans.
✅ The trend of moving to Europe is widespread not only among US citizens, but also among British citizens.
It will be interesting to see how this process develops in the coming months.
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