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Apply to become a British citizen by naturalisation (form AN)

Apply for citizenship by naturalisation if you are living in the UK. You can now apply online.

Published 1 October 2013
Last updated 19 December 2018 — see all updates

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Documents

Apply online (form AN)

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Naturalisation as a British citizen - a guide for applicants (guide AN)

PDF, 451KB, 23 pages

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Naturalisation booklet - the requirements (booklet AN)

PDF, 318KB, 21 pages

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Application for naturalisation as a British citizen (form AN)

PDF, 294KB, 31 pages

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Details

You can now apply online. The online form will ask questions that are relevant to you based on the information you enter. You can edit and download the application before it is submitted.

If you are eligible you can apply for British citizenship by naturalisation.

You should read:

• guide AN which helps you fill in the form
• booklet AN which summarises the legal requirements for applying

You can also read information on fees for citizenship applications.

Get help using a computer to apply online

You can get help completing an online immigration form if you do not feel confident using a computer or do not have access to one.

This service is available for UK residents only.

You can get help with:

• accessing a computer or the internet
• finding the right information on GOV.UK

You cannot use this service to get advice on:

• whether you’re eligible to apply
• what information to put in your application
• an application you’ve already made

Access the Assisted Digital Service page for further information and contact details.

Published 1 October 2013
Last updated 19 December 2018 + show all updates

1. 19 December 2018 Application for naturalisation as a British citizen (form AN), requirements booklet and guide for applicants updated to include information about the EU Settlement Scheme.
2. 1 November 2018 Updated guide AN and booklet AN.
3. 20 September 2018 Form updated.
4. 12 September 2018 Updated guidance published.
5. 11 June 2018 Updated application form.
6. 12 February 2018 Updated versions of form, guide and booklet published.
7. 13 June 2017 Updated AN booklet.
8. 16 February 2017 Updated AN form.
9. 16 January 2017 Updated AN guide and booklet.
10. 21 September 2016 Updated 'Booklet AN'.
11. 9 August 2016 We would like to remind applicants that the current version of the AN form is January 2016.
12. 20 July 2016 Updated AN Form.
13. 14 June 2016 Updated AN booklet and guide.
14. 12 January 2016 Updated form.
15. 9 December 2015 Updated guidance, December 2015.
16. 18 November 2015 Updated booklet, November 2015.
17. 2 November 2015 Updated AN form.
18. 28 October 2015 Updated AN guide and AN booklet.
19. 14 July 2015 Updated guidance
20. 3 July 2015 Updated guidance
21. 4 June 2015 Updated AN booklet.
22. 29 May 2015 Updated documents.
23. 2 April 2015 Updated document.
24. 26 March 2015 Updated documents
25. 22 December 2014 Updated AN booklet
26. 9 December 2014 Updated booklet on naturalisation
27. 9 June 2014 A new version of this form and guidance have been published for use on or after 2 June 2014. You can now tell us your email address to receive an update on the progress of your application.
28. 2 April 2014 Additional information on the Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act.
29. 1 October 2013 First published.