How do I apply for British citizenship or another form of British nationality?

This section provides details of how you can apply for British citizenship, British overseas territories citizenship, British overseas citizenship or British subject status.

You should make sure you have read the relevant part of the eligibility section before you make your application. You will need to pay a fee when you make your application. If you make an application for registration and it is unsuccessful because you are not eligible, we will not refund your fee.

Information about the application process

Application types

This page providesdetails on how to apply under the category relevant to you.

Cost of applying

This page provides details of the fee that you need to pay when applying for British citizenship.

Ways to apply

This page explains how to apply for british citizenship or nationality. There are three ways to apply if you are in the United Kingdom.

Where to send the form

This page provides details of where you should send your completed British citizenship application form.

Waiting times

This page provides details of the current waiting times for British citizenship applications.

Processing your application

This page provides details of what you can expect from us while we are processing your application and what we expect from you.

Citizenship ceremony

This page provides details of the citizenship ceremony that anyone aged 18 or over is required to attend when they become a British citizen.

Oath and pledge

This page provides details of the oath of allegiance and the pledge you will need to take if your application is successful.