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Britons in Bulgaria - Dual nationality
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Acquisition of British nationality or citizenship does not necessarily cause you to lose your nationality of origin. Being a dual national can affect the level of consular help you receive. But there is no law that says the Consul must do this, and the Consul will need to be satisfied that there is absolutely no one else who can help. Consular care available for dual nationals Her Majesty's Government (HMG) provides consular protection to all British nationals overseas. HMG has a direct interest in and takes seriously reports of British nationals in distress. If under the law of that country you are liable for any obligation such as military service, the fact that you are also a British national does not provide exemption. If you are British and also a national of another country then you are a dual national. In providing consular help, HMG does not draw a distinction between different categories of British nationals (for example British citizens, British Nationals (Overseas), British Dependent Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, etc). It is for them, and not for Her Majesty's Government, to determine whether you hold the nationality of their country. Nor does HMG distinguish between those who have acquired British citizenship through residence in the UK or by other means. Some British citizens have dual nationality, meaning they are also nationals of another country. The authorities of your other nationality are entitled to take the view that HMG has no standing in this matter. There are legal limits to what we can formally do in such circumstances. You should check with the authorities of any other country with which you are connected.