Falkland Islands - Passport & Nationality - British Nationality
British Nationality could be obtained through your birth, or through the birth of any one of your parents or grandparents, in the Falklands. This arises because of Britain's relationship with the Falkland Islands and Britain's Colonial history.
To determine what form of British Nationality you might have, an analysis of your family's history must be done, and then applying it to the Nationality laws governing the Falklands that have been passed over the years.
STATUS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
The Falkland Islands include the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands.
Up to 31.12.1948, these islands were within the Crown's Dominions. Between 01.01.1949 and 02.03.1962, the islands were within the UK and Colonies. From 03.03.1962 until 31.12.1982, they remained with the UK and Colonies, but with South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands becoming Dependencies. After 01.01.1983 until the present day, the islands are classified as a British Dependent Territory.
Argentina dispute sovereignty over these islands, sparking the Falklands War.
Click here for more information on the status of Citizen of the United Kingdom & Colonies (CUKC), a status achieved by birth in the Colony.