What if my application is refused?

This page explains whether you can appeal against our decision if your application for citizenship or other form of nationality is unsuccessful.

If your application is unsuccessful, we will write to tell you why. There is no right of appeal against our decision to refuse an application but if you believe it is incorrect, you can apply for it to be reconsidered by completing form NR. You can download the form from the right side of this page. You must send the £80.00 fee with your completed application form.

You will need to show that our decision was not soundly based on nationality law or the current policy or procedure. These are described in the relevant guides to applicants and in any other communication you have received from us.

If you write to ask us to review our decision, you must explain why you think we have not correctly applied the law and policy in your case.