Dear Ots Solicitors, I Would Like To Know If I May Apply For British Nationality, I Am South African

Posted on June 23, 2020

Dear OTS Solicitors, I would like to know if I may apply for British nationality, I am South African born in 1973 from maternal British grandparents (both born in the UK) and my mother also born in South Africa has a British passport. I look forward to your reply. kind regards, Helen

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Thank you for your enquiry. You may be eligible for an ancestry visa. Please contact our office to discuss this matter. Please call us on 0203 959 9126.

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