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.

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.