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Our British nationality specialists will be visiting Canada for a limited series of complimentary one-on-one assessments

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Why Canadians trust Sable International

We have more than 30 years of experience in British nationality law and have helped thousands of clients around the world understand their eligibility and secure British citizenship.

  • Find out if you qualify for British citizenship We’ll conduct an assessment of your family tree to find out if you can inherit citizenship through ancestry or if you have a different potential claim
  • We’ll simplify the application process Our team will help you every step of the way, taking the stress out of the process
  • Apply with confidence We’ll ensure you have the right supporting documents and that your paperwork is 100% correct
  • No obligation This free one-on-one consultation is designed to help you understand whether you qualify for British citizenship — with no obligation to take things further.

What our customers say

Trusted by global citizens

  • "I had a great experience with Sable International throughout my UK citizenship journey. It was a long and sometimes challenging process, but their team was consistently professional, responsive and knowledgeable. I truly felt supported from start to finish and couldn’t have done it without them. Highly recommend their services to anyone navigating UK immigration or citizenship."
  • "Extremely efficient and informative. Very quick to respond and very helpful. A pleasure to have such great service."
  • "Frances Butler was very patient through the early stage of assessing my potential citizenship candidacy. She was extremely thorough with her answers and highly respectful, which instilled a lot of confidence about moving forward to hire Sable and apply for "double descent" citizenship. Thank you!"
  • "They handled my application for UK citizenship by double descent efficiently and were there to answer any questions and concerns that I had. Knowing that Sable was working on my behalf eliminated most of the stress and uncertainty inherent in this process. Highly recommended."
  • "I would have hated to do this citizenship process on my own. Kerry was very patient in guiding me through the process and answered all my questions promptly. Can’t thank her enough. Still have more to do. This is a valuable service. Now just waiting."
  • "Staff are efficient, extremely patient and go the extra mile to help clients. From assisting me in my UK citizenship journey to transfers, Sable have been amazing."
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Why British citizenship is worth exploring

British citizenship can offer more than a connection to your heritage. It can provide greater flexibility, expanded opportunities, and the reassurance of having options for the future.

Other benefits include:

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A gateway to Europe

Establishing a base in the UK with easy access to Europe.

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Long-term living

Gain the ability to live or work in the UK without visa restrictions.

Education benefits

Access top UK education for your children at lower costs than international students.

No relocation required

Canadians who automatically qualify do not need to move to or even visit the UK to secure their citizenship.

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You may already qualify without realising it

Many Canadians discover they have a claim to British citizenship through a parent, grandparent, or historical family connection to the UK.

Common qualifying routes include:

    • Ancestry through a grandparent Having a grandparent born in the UK or a former British territory is one of the most common pathways to eligibility.
    • A parent who lived in the UK If one of your parents resided in the UK for a significant period before your birth, this may establish a claim.
    • Connections to British Overseas Territories Past or present ties to territories such as Bermuda, Gibraltar, or the Cayman Islands can also open a route to British nationality.
    • Historic discrimination remedies Recent changes to UK nationality law have restored eligibility for many people who were previously excluded due to outdated rules around gender or marital status.

    These are just a few of the available routes. Eligibility is highly individual, and the rules are complex — but the good news is that if your children qualify, they will generally be able to pass citizenship on to their own children, even if born outside the UK.

    The best way to find out if you qualify is to speak with one of our experts.

    Check your eligibility

    If you don’t qualify for British citizenship, there may still be other UK pathways

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    UK Ancestry visa

    For those who have a UK-born grandparent and from a Commonwealth country like Canada. This visa allows you to live, study and work in the UK without sponsorship and is a route to British citizenship.

    02

    High Potential Individual (HPI) visa

    Created for top graduates from leading global universities, it offers the freedom to work, grow, and explore your future in the UK.

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    UK Youth Mobility Scheme (Working Holiday visa)

    This visa allows young people (aged 18-30) to live, work and travel in the UK for up to two years.

    Exploring European citizenship through your ancestry?

    Have family ties to the EU? We can also help with this. Our expert consultants specialise in EU citizenship laws, including those of Germany, Ireland, Italy, and beyond. Discover how your heritage could open doors to exciting opportunities in Europe – let us guide you every step of the way!

    Find out if you qualify

    Book your consultation

    Select your city below to book your free ticket. The consultations will run throughout the day, so you can stop by any time that is convenient for you.

    24 - 26 Aug
    Toronto Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
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    27 - 28 Aug
    Vancouver Westin Bayshore Vancouver
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    Meet our UK nationality specialists

    • John Dunn: Citizenship and Immigration Manager
      John Dunn
      Group Director: Citizenship and Immigration
    • Mishal Patel: Casework Manager
      Mishal Patel
      Director: Citizenship and Immigration
    • Kristy De Goede
      Kristy De Goede
      Immigration and Nationality Adviser
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      Frances Butler
      Immigration and Nationality Adviser
    • Lisa Oosthuizen
      Lisa Burgers
      Immigration and Nationality Adviser
    • Chelsea Hallett
      Team Leader – UK Citizenship and Immigration
    • John Dunn
      Group Director: Citizenship and Immigration

      John joined Sable International in 2008 and has managed multiple divisions during his time with the company.

      He has over a decade of experience in immigration, citizenship and residency-by-investment. He combines that with a background in sales, marketing and management to ensure that Sable International is the go to for all things relating to citizenship and immigration around the world.

      Outside of work, John is dedicated to his young family. He enjoys fitness activities and loves the outdoors.

      Read John's latest articles and insights.

    • Mishal Patel
      Director: Citizenship and Immigration

      Mishal joined Sable International in 2009 as an intern a now serves as a Director of our UK-based Immigration and Citizenship division, overseeing his team of British nationality and immigration specialists.

      He is a registered Level 2 immigration adviser in UK immigration with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). Mishal assists in isolating claims to British nationality for those who have connections to former British Territories, UK residency, Crown Service, surrogacy and those adopted by British citizens. 

      Mishal has a special interest in discretionary applications for British citizenship for children and statelessness. He is fluent in English, Kiswahili and Gujarati.

      Read Mishal's latest articles and insights.

    • Kristy De Goede
      Immigration and Nationality Adviser

      Kristy has been part of the Sable International family for many years. She started off on the tax refunds team and then moved into the immigration department. She has since become an expert in assisting customers with their UK visa applications and extensions.

      Dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all clients, she has become particularly good at assessing what a client’s best relocation options are.

      Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also has a keen passion for travel.

    • Frances Butler
      Immigration and Nationality Adviser

      Frances grew up in the UK and moved to Cape Town in 2006. Prior to starting at Sable International, she spent some years working with children in the USA and London and at a US exchange program, helping young women with program and visa applications.

      She is a big people person and loves meeting new people. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, travelling and exploring the local restaurant scene.

    • Lisa Burgers
      Immigration and Nationality Adviser

      Lisa studied at Stellenbosch University, where she completed a degree in social work.

      She is an Immigration and Nationality adviser assisting clients from all over the globe with UK citizenship and immigration queries. There is nothing better then seeing a clients dream come true and being able to be a part of the journey.

      When she’s not helping ensure all our clients’ needs are taken care of, she likes to spend quality time with her family, friends and fur kids. She’s also quite fond of experimental cooking, going on outdoor adventures and kicking back with a good book.

    • Chelsea Hallett
      Team Leader – UK Citizenship and Immigration

      Chelsea joined Sable International in 2015 as a Nationality Administrator. Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, she has travelled extensively throughout the UK, where she developed a keen interest in British nationality and immigration matters.

      She has since progressed to the role of a UK Nationality and Immigration Adviser and Team Leader for the advisory team, where she oversees complex cases and supports delivery of high-quality, compliant services.

      Chelsea is recognised for her structured approach, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence, ensuring clients receive a professional, efficient, and seamless service experience.

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