Pondering .. as an indigenous person of the British isles (which I claim to be) is the denial of access (through Visa or citizenship) a violation of my rights. Can this (or has this) been challenged through the forum of United Nations? While others are granted access for economic purposes ...

Okay thanks for the confirmation. It is not possible. When my direct paternal 4th Grandfather (who's name I share) returned to Wales after serving the British in India and Java it was recorded: "Captain XX" had just re- turned from a long residence in India (and Java), where he had served with great ...

A look at my reference material shows both my mother and father have at least one grandparent born in the UK (in the 1890s). All other relatives also originate from the UK, freely settled to AUS/NZ, but at earlier dates. We served Britain in the Napoleonic wars, Boer War, WW1, WW2 and beyond. As I ...

Thanks for the information. I'll have to look it up when I get home for more detailed information.

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I think my Dad may qualify for a visa but I can't. Mums side were from Somerset.

Hi thanks for adding me to the forum and for reading my question. I would like to learn if I am eligible for British Citizenship. I am currently a dual New Zealand / Australian citizen born in 1970's. My Great Grandmother was born in the UK 1890's and emigrated to New Zealand. My Grandparents was ...