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.
Nationality checking service
This page explains what the nationality checking service is and how you can use it when making your application for British citizenship.
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.
