Q: I will shortly qualify to apply for my British citizenship. However, I am a bit worried as I have some outstanding tax issues. Will this influence my application for my British citizenship?
A: The Home Office undertakes certain checks in relation to applications for British citizenship including a check that an applicant’s tax affairs are up to date. If you have unsolved tax issues there is a substantial risk that your application will be rejected. If citizenship is refused, the Home Office will not necessarily cancel your permanent residence, but may well confirm that a further application for citizenship can only be submitted after your tax problems has been resolved.
Please contact our offices, in order for one of our consultants to advise you in more detail.
JP Breytenbach
Director of Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants Limited
www.bic-immigration.com or info@bic-immigration.com