Citizenship applications and passports
We offer advice, research and representation for British, Irish, Australian and Portuguese nationality applications. Let our experience in nationality law help you attain a second citizenship. No matter how complex your case, our citizenship and immigration consultants can help you every step of the way.
Experienced consultants to handle complex British citizenship and immigration cases
We have experience and expertise in various nationality paths.
Select the route closest to your circumstances to find out more.
Why clients love our solutions:
Experience
Over 20 years' experience in providing bespoke immigration and nationality advice
Regulation
Fully regulated by the Office of Immigration Services, set up by the UK government
Service
We treat each case on an individual basis, so our advice caters to your circumstances
Professionalism
We are members of the Association of Regulated Advisers, which promotes professionalism
The latest nationality news from our blog
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Moving to Portugal – how to choose the right school for your children
Mar 06, 2019
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John Dunn
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Why the Portugal Golden Visa remains the best in the world
Jan 31, 2019
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John Dunn
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Here’s what the new EU Settlement Scheme will mean for EU nationals living in the UK
Jan 24, 2019
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John Dunn
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UK citizenship case study: How an adopted child can have more rights than a natural child
Nov 19, 2018
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John Dunn
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Claim a British passport from your great grandparent
Oct 16, 2018
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John Dunn
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A more affordable way to get an EU residency
Jul 30, 2018
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Andrew Rissik
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South African investors set their eyes on Portugal’s booming property market
Jun 29, 2018
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Andrew Rissik
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The good character requirement: Minor offences that could cost you your British citizenship
Jun 26, 2018
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John Dunn
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If you’ve got an EU passport, this is how you can settle in the UK post-Brexit
Apr 18, 2018
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Philip Gamble
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Thousands of South Africans eligible for British citizenship through double descent after ground-breaking Supreme Court ruling
Apr 17, 2018
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Philip Gamble
Meet our citizenship team
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Having qualified at Deloitte & Touche in Cape Town, Reg moved over to London and spent three years in investment banking in the city.
He founded a small tax consultancy in 1996 and in six years turned this into a company with offices in three countries and over 200 staff.
Reg lives in Putney, with his wife and two young sons. In his spare time, he competes internationally at croquet – he is a six-time winner of the World Championships.
Philip Gamble
- Founder and Senior Partner
Philip trained with the Home Office within their Citizenship Directorate until 1992. He was the founder partner of Montgomery and Co and later Managing Director of 1st Contact Visas.
He has assisted in developing Government policies with the Points Based System and has instigated changes in Policy towards the descendants of Government employees of former British Territories. Philip is also responsible for immigration training in NHS Hospitals.
He is widely regarded as an authority on British nationality law and the effects of decolonisation within the former British Empire. Philip is registered with the OISC as a level 2 adviser in Immigration.
Donna Jarvis
- Personal Assistant to Philip Gamble
Donna joined the firm in 2006 and plays a valuable role in the co-ordination of appointments and workflow for Philip Gamble.
Donna not only manages Philip’s schedule, but is also a lifeline to anybody who is anxious about their immigration status. Her caring attitude and friendly manner puts both clients and co-workers at ease.
Mishal was born in Mombasa, Kenya and relocated to the UK in 2004 after a successful colonial nationality claim through Philip Gamble & Partners.
Mishal joined Sable International in 2009 and is a registered adviser with the OISC. Mishal works closely with Philip Gamble and specialises in isolating claims to British Nationality for those who have connections to former British Territories, those who are resident in the UK and those adopted by British Citizens. Mishal has a special interest in East Africa and the sub-continent. He is fluent English, Kiswahili and Gujarati.
Jonathan Povey
- British Nationality Researcher
Jonathan joined Philip Gamble & Partners as a British Citizenship Researcher in 2015.
Prior to joining our citizenship team, he spent two years working in the immigration department at 1st Contact Visas, where he gained extensive experience in immigration and citizenship cases. He obtained a degree in Economics and Management in the UK and also spent time living and working in the Czech Republic after completing his studies. Jonathan’s focus is on researching and exploring British citizenship cases that have not previously been examined.
Jonathan is a level one registered adviser with the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner.
Emma Bashford
- British Nationality Caseworker
Emma joined the team as an OISC registered caseworker in May 2013.
Prior to this, Emma spent 10 years at the UK Border Agency in a high-profile role and built up extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of UK Immigration. Her expertise includes civilian armed forces applications and EEA Regulations.
Kaj Patel
- British Nationality Specialist
Kaj joined the firm in June 2013.
Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Germany, Kaj moved to the UK in 2004. She completed her studies in London and holds a degree in Biomedical Science. She is fluent in English, Tamil and German. Kaj is a registered adviser with the OISC. She prides herself on prompt and efficient customer service.
Robyn Eldridge
- British Nationality Caseworker
Robyn joined our UK office at the beginning of June 2015.
She relocated from our Cape Town office, where she previously worked as a British nationality adviser for two years. She is a registered adviser with the OISC. Robyn has also lived in Edinburgh, Scotland, but grew up in Cape Town, South Africa where she studied International Hotel Management. This has given her experience in dealing personally and professionally with clients.
Gabriela King
- British Nationality Caseworker
Gabriela joined Sable International in 2003 and is a registered adviser with the OISC.
She has fulfilled a number of specialised roles within the company and is currently responsible for quality control and file management. Gabriela is fluent in English, Slovak, Czech and Russian. Her attention to detail is second to none and her experience and strong work ethic enables her to deliver excellent customer service to our clients.
Yolanda Murray
- Receptionist and Office Administrator
With over 30 years’ experience in administration and customer care, Yolanda joined Philip Gamble & Partners in January 2013 as Receptionist and Office Administrator.
She is often the first point of contact for our clients and is known for her professional and friendly manner. In addition to her great work ethic and excellent communication skills, her warm and approachable nature makes her an indispensable member of the team.
Rajeshri came to the UK from Kenya in 1969 and has worked in administration and customer service roles throughout her career.
After spending four years working for UK Visas and Immigration, she joined Philip Gamble & Partners, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. She uses her customer service and admin skills to support our immigration team.
Joanne joined the firm in 2001 and is a level 1 Registered Adviser in Immigration with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner.
She was responsible for forming the team dealing with the issue of Sponsorship Certificates under Tier 2 of the Points Based Scheme for the National Health Service and Private Healthcare.
Joanne has been highly involved with visa audits for UK employers and is an expert in the country’s employment laws controlling the prevention of illegal labour.
Reena was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. She is a graduate of the University of Nairobi and started her career with KPMG Kenya.
She joined Philip Gamble & Partners in 2010 and is a level 1 Registered Adviser in UK Immigration with the OISC.
Reena is responsible for all UK immigration applications lodged with British posts overseas and has had notable success in this area. She also handles after-entry cases that lead to settlement in the UK. Reena is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Kiswahili.
Who we are
We are a company that specialises in professional services. We manage the accounting, wealth, financial and nationality needs of our clients. Our partnership enables them to realise their full potential.
Our clients are typically international citizens with family, property and wealth interests around the world. We put our clients at the heart of what we do and how we do it, allowing us to help them realise their goals in a measured and diversified manner.
Free British citizenship assessment
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