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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…

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

• Cancel your application

  You can only cancel (withdraw) an application for a visa, visa extension…

• Getting a refund

  If you cancel your visa application, you might be able to get a refund of…

Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.

• Overview

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve been in…

• Eligibility

  You must have permission to stay (‘leave to remain’). You must also have…

• Documents you must provide

  You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other valid travel ID your…

• Apply for indefinite leave to remain

  You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain. Once you’ve started…

• Apply for leave to remain (extend your stay)

  You must apply to extend your stay online. Once you’ve started your…

• Family members

  Your family members (‘dependants’) can apply separately if they’re…

Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or Discretionary Leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.

How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa

Form for sponsoring a person applying to come, stay or settle in the UK as an adult dependent relative. Also known as the "sponsorship undertaking form".

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are the partner of a person, or parent of a child, who is present and settled in the UK.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner

This concession gives you temporary permission to stay in the UK and apply to claim benefits if your relationship broke down because of domestic abuse.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Request an exemption from the knowledge of language and Life in the UK Test requirement because of a long term physical or mental condition.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

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

Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK in various immigration categories and for a biometric residence permit.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a child under the age of 18.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Results of appeals made to Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)

Forms to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if you are unable to use the online application process.

• From: Home Office and 1 others

Form to apply to extend your stay if you have lived in the UK lawfully for a minimum of 10 continuous years.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a victim of domestic violence.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a former member of HM Forces (or their dependant) and for a biometric residence permit.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Form for an EEA or Swiss national, a non-EEA or non-Swiss family member of an EEA or Swiss national, to apply for a document certifying permanent residence or permanent residence card in UK.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration