US applications for UK citizenship have been rising over past year, although there is still a "significant imbalance" between immigration and emigration following changes to the non-dom regime, according to Taylor Wessing.

The latest figures from the Home Office showed there were 2,194 applications from US citizens for citizenship in the UK in Q2 2025, an increase of 12.75 per cent compared to the previous quarter.

Applications have been steadily rising over the past 12 months amid dissatisfaction with the political and social environment in the US.

In the first half of 2025, since the US election, 4,125 US applications for UK citizenship were made, representing a 25 per cent increase on the last six months of 2024 and a 33 per cent increase on H1 2024.

Over the past 12 months, a total of 7,347 applications have been made by US citizens for UK citizenship.

Taylor Wessing UK senior partner and private client partner, Nick Warr, noted that the figures showed the trend of American applying for UK citizenship was continuing to increase.

“We've certainly seen an uptick in clients wishing to leave the US for the UK, with those clients expressing disquiet at the political discourse and the increasing social tensions in the US," he continued.

"As to whether today's figures are a boost to the Chancellor, it is difficult to say – although it will undoubtedly be heralded as an example of the attractiveness of the new residency-based tax regime. Sadly for Americans, this regime means little due to their worldwide taxation.”

Warr stated that the extent of the wealth exodus following the changes to the non-dom regime was “far greater” than most had anticipated, although statistically it will not become apparent for over 18 months.

“While it is heartening to see an inflow, we are still seeing a significant imbalance between the immigration versus emigration with another wave of people now leaving after the rumours of a wealth tax or exit tax,” he said.

“The real impact will be felt in the coming years."

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