Domicile is intended to be permanent rather than temporary, whereas residence means living in a particular locality and requires mere physical presence. A person's domicile is the country which is their natural home, to which they would eventually expect to return their homeland.Domicile is a legal status or kind of 'personal law' which links an individual to the laws of a particular jurisdiction. The concept of domicile links an individual to a jurisdiction. There are three main types of domicile: domicile of origin, domicile of dependence and domicile of choice. You may also be 'deemed UK domiciled', Domicile is where you plan to have your permanent home. It is the place you eventually intend to return to if you reside in another place for a short time. Domicile is different to a person's place of residence or nationality.