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Form T: guidance

Guidance to register as a British citizen if you were born in the UK and lived here until the age of 10.

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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
22 March 2019
Last updated:
7 August 2026
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  1. Updated 'Citizenship-related queries' section.

  2. Updated with information on processing times for the priority service.

  3. Updated the 'Travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen' section.

  4. Updated guidance with a new section, 'after you have submitted your application'.

  5. Updated the requirements in the 'good character' section.

  6. Guidance updated with amendments to following sections: immigration advice, referees, biometric enrolment, citizenship ceremonies, citizenship-related queries, next steps.

  7. Added 'Application processing times' section. Updated 'Travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen' section.

  8. Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

  9. Added accessible version of guide.

  10. First published.

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Form T: guidance (accessible version)

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Form T: guidance

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Read the T guidance to find out if you can register as a British citizen if you were born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 and lived here until you were 10 years old.

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