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Apply for citizenship by naturalisation if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
Apply for British citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
You can apply for citizenship if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and…
There are 2 ways to apply for British citizenship by naturalisation. You…
You must apply separately for your children. You can apply to ‘register’…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
You must send your biometric residence permit (BRP) back to the Home…
How to apply for citizenship by naturalisation if you are living in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications for naturalisation as a British citizen.
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.
Order a replacement registration or naturalisation certificate, or correct mistakes on a certificate - fees, application forms, address, supporting documents.
Information about fees for citizenship and right of abode applications and payment slip.
A collection of application forms for British nationality and to obtain evidence to the right of abode in the UK.
Becoming a citizen, Life in the UK test and getting a passport
Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
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
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Use Form RR to request an amendment to your certificate of registration or naturalisation.
Apply for British citizenship in special circumstances - who may be eligible, fees and how to apply.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with naturalisation and registration certificates issued by UKVI for British passport applications.
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.
Apply for a replacement certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
Register a child under 18 as a British citizen if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
Immigration staff guidance on the requirements for naturalisation as a British overseas territories citizen (BOTC) under section 18(1) and section 18(2).
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