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Civil Service: Dual Nationality

Asked by Alex BurghartConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 12790

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any restrictions are in place in relation to dual nationals (a) holding Civil Service roles and (b) being involved in procurement relating to national security matters.

Answered by Satvir Kaur

Departments are responsible for applying the Civil Service Nationality Rules, which govern employment within the Civil Service on the basis of nationality. This includes which roles should be reserved to UK nationals only and where additional restrictions may be required. Candidates with dual nationality are in principle eligible for employment in the Civil Service provided that they meet the requirements in relation to one of their nationalities. They may not be eligible, however, for employment in certain reserved posts where departments and agencies have imposed additional eligibility requirements.

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