Citizenship

Answer:
At independence any UK citizen and anyone normally resident is entitled to become a citizen. Immigration and naturalisation rules need to be set at the time of independence too.

Full answer here: Who gets to be a citizen and how do you set up immigration rules?



Here’s why citizenship in an independent Scotland matters

Author / Creator: Scotland's Voices Show

Media type: Video

Date published:

Discusses a paper produced by the Scottish Governemt about citizenship and how this relates to our shortage of key workers


Building a New Scotland: citizenship in an independent Scotland

Author / Creator: Scottish Government

Media type: Document

Date published: 2023

Scotland is an open, inclusive and welcoming country.


Unions and Citizens: Membership Status and Political Rights in the Scotland, the UK and the EU

Author / Creator: Jo Shaw

Media type: Academic Paper

Date published:

This paper explores the viability of the UK as a union state. It considers Scottish, UK, and EU citizenship.


How To Start a New Country & A Short Guide To Starting a New Country

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: August 2021

This is essential reading for both believers in Scottish independence and undecided voters who seek answers to their practical questions about the processes of starting an independent country.