Windrush Scheme: get a document showing your right to be in the UK
You're the child of a Commonwealth citizen who arrived before 1973
You can apply for British citizenship or a document confirming you have indefinite leave to remain.
If you do not have indefinite leave to remain but are here lawfully, you can apply for it through the scheme.
To apply, one of your parents must be a Commonwealth citizen and either:
- was settled in the UK before 1 January 1973
- had the right of abode
You must have lived continuously in the UK since arriving (or being born) here. One of the following must also be true:
- you were born in the UK
- you came to live in the UK before turning 18
You do not have to have lived continuously in the UK, if you were automatically a British citizen or a citizen of the UK and Colonies from birth. You can apply for a document to confirm your status.
Contact the Windrush helpline for help with working out if you’re eligible.
Find out how to apply.