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Record Number of Americans Apply for UK Citizenship Following Trump's Re-Election

Over 6,100 Americans sought British citizenship in 2024, a 26% increase from 2023, as political and tax concerns drove the surge.

A record number of Americans applied for U.K. citizenship in 2024.
BATH, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 2: In this photo illustration, a man holds a post-Brexit United Kingdom issued passport on February 2, 2025 in Bath, England.
A Union Jack flag flies from a pole above Clacton Pier in Clacton-on-Sea, eastern England, on June 4, 2024.
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Overview

  • Applications for UK citizenship by Americans reached a record high in 2024, with over 6,100 submissions, the most since tracking began in 2004.
  • The final quarter of 2024 saw a sharp increase, with more than 1,700 applications submitted after Donald Trump's re-election in November.
  • Immigration lawyers and analysts cite dissatisfaction with the U.S. political climate and upcoming UK tax changes as key factors behind the spike.
  • The trend reflects a growing interest among Americans in securing alternative citizenship, with similar increases noted in inquiries about moving to other countries like Canada and Spain.
  • While Americans accounted for a significant rise, they were still outnumbered by applicants from other nationalities, with the UK's overall citizenship applications reaching a record 251,000 in 2024.