British Nationality is not acquired by virtue of marriage to a British Citizen unless you are a woman born overseas and married to a British citizen before 1 January 1949.

• If the marriage took place between 1 January 1949 and 1 January 1983 you would be eligible for a British passport if you are registered as a British citizen before 1 January 1988.
• If you are not registered as a British citizen before 1 January 1988 you would not be eligible for a British passport but you may be eligible for a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
• If you were married after 1 January 1983, you are not eligible for a passport and should visit for Visa section of the website. 
• If you are planning to go to the UK to live and work and your wife/husband holds a British passport then you may be eligible for an Accompanying Spouse Visa.
  Please visit the Visa Section of our website for applications forms and further information. 

Please select the category that applies to you, for a full list of documents required to support your claim :