Step 1: Establish eligibility
Determine if your father was a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) by naturalisation. He must have applied for and received a Certificate of Naturalisation before Tanganyika gained independence on December 9th, 1961, when it became the Republic of Tanzania.
Step 2: Gather necessary information
Collect relevant details about your father, including full name, date of birth, and the approximate year of naturalization.
Step 3: Contact the UK Home Office
The UK Home Office is the government department responsible for processing applications for naturalization and issuing Certificates of Naturalisation. You can contact them through their website, at https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi
Step 4: Submit your request
Provide the Home Office with the information you gathered in step 2, along with any additional documentation they may require.
Step 5: Pay the fee
There may be a fee associated with obtaining a copy of the Certificate of Naturalisation. The UK Home Office can provide you with details about the fee and acceptable payment methods.
Step 6: Receive your certificate
Once your request has been processed and the fee has been paid, you will receive a copy of the Certificate of Naturalisation. The processing time may vary depending on the circumstances of your case.