This field records the country of legal nationality of staff

All staff

This coding frame is determined by the National Statistics Country Classification 2006 (NSCC), which is based on ISO 3166-1 Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and their Subdivisions, and the United Nations' Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use. In a small number of cases, the NSCC usage differs from the usage in ISO 3166 on which the NSCC is based. Where that happens, the ISO 3166 usage is given in brackets after the preferred UK usage, to facilitate cross-reference to the international standard. For example for code KR the description is Korea (South). The text in brackets, [Korea, Republic of], is the ISO 3166 description.

Where staff have a dual nationality including British, they should be coded as British. If a dual nationality, not including British, but including non-UK EU country then use relevant EU country code. If neither British or non-UK EU country then code as either nationality.

Valid entry code GB

For nationality the valid enrty code GB must be used. Note that the code UK is not on the NSCC list and is invalid for nationality.

Valid entry codes GG, JE and XL

The Channel Islands are not part of the United Kingdom and not part of the European Union. United Kingdom codes must not be used for nationality. The Bailiwicks of Guernsey (which includes the smaller islands of Alderney and Sark) and of Jersey must be treated separately. The valid entry code XL may be used for nationality, but only for staff that were already current in 2007/08, to avoid the need for re-coding.

Valid entry code IM

The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom and not part of the European Union. United Kingdom codes must not be used for nationality. The valid entry code IM must be used for nationality.

Valid entry codes XA, XB and XC

The following treatment does not imply any recognition that the de facto Turkish occupation and control of northern Cyprus is legitimate, but does deal with the practical need to record the source of staff. The separate valid entry codes XA and XB must be used for nationality. The valid entry code XC may be used for nationality, but only for staff who were already current in 2007/08, to avoid the need for re-coding. Note that an appropriate United Kingdom code should be used for nationality for staff from the British sovereign military areas on Cyprus. The valid entry code CY is invalid for nationality unless and until there is any change in the political situation, in which case the coding arrangements will be reviewed.

Valid entry codes FO and GL

The Faroe Islands and Greenland must be treated separately, and the valid entry codes FO and GL must be used for nationality. Note that, despite their relationship with Denmark, neither Greenland nor the Faroe Islands are part of the European Union.

Valid entry code FR

The French Republic comprises Metropolitan France (France Metropolitain) [including Corsica], the four Overseas Departments (Départements d'Outre-Mer, or D.O.M.) of GF, GP, MQ and RE, the six Overseas Collectives YT, PM, PF [also designated as a Pays d'Outre-Mer], WF, MF, BL, FT and NC which has a special status similar to a T.O.M.. Metropolitan France and the four Overseas Departments are all part of the European Union. For nationality the valid entry code FR must be used throughout, and all the other codes in this group are invalid. Valid entry code FR includes Corsica.

Valid entry codes IT and VA

Italy and Vatican City must be treated separately, and the valid entry codes IT and VA must be used for nationality.

Valid entry code IT Italy includes Sardinia and Sicily.

Valid entry code NL

The Kingdom of the Netherlands comprises the European country of The Netherlands (NL); the Caribbean country of Aruba (AW), and the former island territories of the Netherlands Antilles: the countries of Curaçao (CW) and Sint Maarten (Dutch part) (SX); and the combined special municipalities of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (BQ). For nationality the valid entry code NL must be used throughout.

Valid entry code ES and the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are part of Spain, and hence of the European Union, but with some special derogations and provisions particularly relating to customs and fiscal matters. For nationality, the valid entry code ES must be used for both mainland Spain and the Canaries. No separate codes are provided in the ONS list for the exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla on the coast of north Africa, and for nationality purposes they should be regarded as part of mainland Spain. Valid entry code ES includes the cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

Valid entry code PT Portugal

Includes Madeira and the Azores.

Svalbard (Spitzbergen) is an inhabited Norwegian territory in the Arctic Ocean. For nationality the Valid entry code NO must be used throughout. Jan Mayen Island is included with Svalbard but has no settled inhabitants. BV is a Norwegian island in the South Atlantic Ocean, but has no settled inhabitants, so valid entry code BV is invalid for nationality.

Valid entry codes MA and EH

EH is a disputed territory occupied and administered by Morocco. The valid entry code EH should be used where appropriate for nationality.

Valid entry code PS

This code description changed in 2008/09 to reflect the change in the National Statistics Country Classification. It must be used where appropriate for nationality. Was formerly known as West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and Gaza Strip.

Valid entry codes US, GU, MP, AS, MH, FM and PW

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is an Unincorporated Organized Territory of the United States; its current Commonwealth status grants it a measure of internal self-government, and its longer-term status is the subject of active debate in 2006. Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States. For nationality the valid entry code US must be used.

The US Virgin Islands (the former Danish West Indies, purchased from Denmark by the United States in 1916) is an Unincorporated Organized Territory of the United States. US Virgin Islanders are citizens of the United States. For nationality the valid entry code US must be used.

Guam (formerly part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific) is an Unincorporated Organized Territory of the United States. For nationality the valid entry code GU must be used.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (formerly part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific) is an Unincorporated Organized Territory of the United States; its Commonwealth status grants it a measure of internal self-government. For nationality the valid entry code MP must be used.

American Samoa is an Unincorporated Unorganised Territory of the United States. For nationality the code AS must be used. The United States Minor Outlying Islands comprise Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll and Wake Island in the Pacific, and Navassa Island in the Caribbean. They are Unincorporated (Incorporated in the case of Palmyra Atoll) Unorganised Territories of the United States. They have no settled inhabitants.

The Marshall Islands (formerly part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific) are a self-governing state in free association with the United States. For nationality the valid entry code MH must be used.

The Federated States of Micronesia (formerly part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific) are a self-governing state in free association with the United States. For nationality the valid entry code FM must be used.

Palau (formerly part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific) is a self-governing state in free association with the United States. For nationality the valid entry code PW must be used.

Valid entry code CN, TW, HK and MO

CN should be used for nationality where relevant in cases not covered by the following guidance. TW - The United Kingdom acknowledges the position of the Chinese Government that Taiwan is a province of China and recognises the Chinese Government as the sole legal government of China. The United Kingdom does not recognise Taiwan as a state and does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. However, because the United Kingdom accepts passports issued by the Taiwanese Authorities for immigration purposes, it is necessary to use a separate country valid entry code TW in the nationality field. This has no bearing on the United Kingdom's position on Taiwan's status.

HK appears separately for historical and immigration reasons as this Special Administrative Region issues different passports from those of the PRC. This code is not regarded as having any implications for issues of nationality, but should continue to be used in the nationality field.

MO appears separately for historical and immigration reasons as this Special Administrative Region issues different passports from those of the PRC. This code is not regarded as having any implications for issues of nationality, but should continue to be used in the nationality field.

Valid entry code AU, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island, Heard Island and MacDonald Islands.

Christmas Island is a non-self-governing territory of Australia. For nationality the valid entry code AU must be used.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a non-self-governing territory of Australia. For nationality the valid entry code AU must be used.

Norfolk Island is a non-self-governing territory of Australia. For nationality the valid entry code AU must be used.

Heard Island and MacDonald Islands are a territory of Australia with no settled inhabitants.

Valid entry code NZ, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau

The Cook Islands are a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand; they form part of the Realm of New Zealand and Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens. Accordingly, for nationality the valid entry code NZ must be used.

Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand; it forms part of the Realm of New Zealand and Niueans are New Zealand citizens. Accordingly, for nationality the valid entry code NZ must be used.

Tokelau is a New Zealand territory whose future status is currently under discussion; a proposal for free association with New Zealand on a basis similar to that of the Cook Islands and Niue was rejected by referendum in 2006. As an interim arrangement pending the determination of the future status of Tokelau, for nationality the valid entry code NZ must be used.

Valid entry code IO

The Chagos Islands form the principal part of this territory, and these include the island of Diego Garcia which is a leased to the United States of America as a major military base. The indigenous inhabitants of BIOT have been displaced elsewhere, and the territory accordingly has no settled inhabitants at present (on the above definition). Accordingly the valid entry code IO may be used as a nationality code for displaced indigenous inhabitants.

Valid entry code AQ

Since there are no settled inhabitants in Antarctica, code AQ is invalid for both domicile and nationality. Although there are a number of national territorial claims to parts of Antarctica, these have been in abeyance since the coming into force of the Antarctic Treaty in 1961.

Valid entry code QO

A new valid entry code QO has been added to the classification in acknowledgement of the UK's recognition of Kosovo as an independent nation.

Note: 'no settled inhabitants' means no inhabitants apart from military and scientific personnel, staff of contractors, and seasonal residents.

SD and SS: Sudan and South Sudan

South Sudan (SS), formerly part of Sudan (SD), became a country in its own right on July 9th 2011. There is no obligation for HEPs to recode continuing staff members recorded with a nationality of SD to the newer code, but they may do so if the information is available.

Valid entry code CD Congo (Democratic Republic) [Congo (The Democratic Republic of the)]

Was formerly known as Zaire.

Valid entry codes XM, XN, XO, XZ, AA, ZZ

For nationality, valid entry codes XM, XN, XO may be used only for staff who hold these obsolete nationalities and no other, presumably because they emigrated at a time when the nationalities were current and they have never acquired any other nationality. Valid entry code XZ although in the NSCC list, is invalid for nationality. Valid entry code AA should be used only when staff are known to be stateless, and valid entry code ZZ should be used when nationality is not known or when it is impossible from the available documentation to assign a nationality from the above list.