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Apply for British citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.…

• Eligibility and fees

  You can apply for citizenship if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and…

• How to apply

  There are 2 ways to apply for British citizenship by naturalisation. You…

• Apply for your children

  You must apply separately for your children. You can apply to ‘register’…

• After you’ve applied

  You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…

• After you get your certificate

  You must send your biometric residence permit (BRP) back to the Home…

Get a fee waiver if you’re under 18 and cannot afford your citizenship application fee. You can apply if you’re eligible for British citizenship.

How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to

• Overview

  You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re…

• Who does not need to prove their knowledge of English

  You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re: aged 65 or…

• Approved English language qualifications

  You can prove your knowledge of English by having a recognised English…

• If your degree was taught or researched in English

  You can prove your knowledge of English by having a degree that was taught…

Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.

Apply for British citizenship if you're married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.

There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.

When you need to attend a citizenship ceremony - how to book, how much it costs, what happens during the ceremony.

Use this official service for booking a Life in the UK Test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement

Cancel (withdraw) a UK visa, immigration or citizenship application and get a refund on your application fees, immigration health surcharge and priority service fee.

How to apply for British citizenship if you’re a person of Chagossian descent: who’s eligible, the documents you need and when you must apply by.

Contact your council to arrange your British citizenship ceremony - fees, venue, application

Get your documents returned if you've made a UK visa, immigration or citizenship application but need them back urgently

Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply…

Find out if you're eligible for free childcare for 2 to 4 year olds if you live in England - 2 year olds can get 15 hours per week, 3 to 4 year olds 30 hours.

Information about applying for or renouncing British citizenship, confirming British nationality or applying for a document showing the Right of Abode.

• Updated: 28 June 2022

Apply for British citizenship in special circumstances - who may be eligible, fees and how to apply.…

Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’

Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.

How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application