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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…

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

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

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

There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible

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

Who has the right to reside in the UK - if you're a British citizen, from the Republic of Ireland, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.

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

UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.

Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.