"These include people obliged to apply for a UK passport for the first time - such as the children of British citizens who qualify for citizenship but have never had a passport - or those who allowed their UK passport to lapse many decades ago. These people face a significantly more complicated and more expensive process than the standard renewal."
"Brits over the age of 18 and of sound mind' who wish to give up their British citizenship may only do so if they are already a citizen of another country, or have to renounce it in order to become a citizen of another country. The good news is that the of sound mind' is dealt with by a declaration made by a counter-signatory to the application form."
Dual nationals are now required to use a UK passport to enter the UK from February 25th, prompting some to renounce British citizenship. Some applicants face a more complex and expensive route, including people who must apply for a UK passport for the first time or whose passports lapsed decades ago. Renunciation is not permitted if it would cause statelessness. Applicants must be over 18 and of 'sound mind' and either already hold another citizenship or need to renounce to obtain one. A counter-signatory declares 'sound mind.' Countries vary on dual nationality; where it is prohibited, new citizenship must be secured within six months of the renunciation declaration or the renunciation is invalidated.
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