dual citizenship and claiming benefits

[sweets480]

Hi,

I am just curious about the UK laws regarding following:

One of my friends said that if you hold dual citizenship ,i.e, be a citizen by birth in a country and then are granted British citizenship, you will not be able to claim state benefits in the United Kingdom, even if you are normally resident in the UK and are planning to make UK your home. She also said this rule applies if you EVER held dual citizenship, even if you now hold only British citizenship.

Just wanted to know if this is true? I searched on the internet, but couldn't find any information. Hoping one of you can help clear my doubt.

Thanks!

[John]

One of my friends said that if you hold dual citizenship ,i.e, be a citizen by birth in a country and then are granted British citizenship, you will not be able to claim state benefits in the United Kingdom, even if you are normally resident in the UK and are planning to make UK your home.

You can tell your friend, in a couple of words, that they are talking ...... utter rubbish!

The UK is not concerned by any other citizenship that is held, so if someone is a British Citizen they clearly have a right to claim whatever benefits their personal circumstances show they are entitled to.

[sweets480]

Thanks John!

Thats the idea I had, but we had a heated argument on this issue and now I can prove my point!!

[sanak]

Hi John,

I havae some query with regards to rights of HSMP dependent

1)Can a HSMP dependent sponser her parents on visitior visa if working and earning in UK.

2)I have 10 months left to go for extension for 3 years can i still sponser them for 6 month visitor visa ....

Can you please let me know!!

Thanks