British Citizenship Applications by US Nationals Hit Record High

The number of US nationals applying for British citizenship hit an all-time high in the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House.

A total of 8,790 Americans sought citizenship through either registration or naturalization in 2025, according to Home Office data published Thursday, 42% more than the previous high of 6,192 in 2024. A record 2,490 applied in the final quarter of last year.