Between 2016 and 2023, over 110,000 Britons naturalised across EU countries following Brexit. This surge, documented by Eurostat, illustrates a significant demographic shift as many sought EU citizenship for residency. Germany leads the tally, followed by France and Sweden. The data, however, excludes those naturalising in 2024 and those obtaining citizenship through family ties. Restrictions in countries like Spain, which only allows dual citizenship with specific nations, account for lower naturalisation figures. The trend indicates a move among Britons to secure their rights and protections post-Brexit.
The dramatic increase in naturalisation of British citizens across the EU and associated countries is one of the unmistakable effects of Brexit.
Overall, 110,295 Britons living in EU countries took on the nationality of their country of residence in these eight years, according to the figures.
Despite hosting the largest British population in the EU, Spain allows dual citizenship only with certain countries, leading to fewer naturalisations.
The largest number of naturalisations was recorded in Germany, with 36,888 British citizens acquiring German nationality.
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