Government Step by step guide to naturalising as a British Citizen. Oct 2023

Dated October 2023.

This guide summarises the legal requirements to apply for naturalisation, some of which have changed under The Nationality and Borders Act 2022. In particular, the requirements for lawful residence are now easier to demonstrate. The guide is intended to help you make an application to naturalise as a British citizen. It is not a complete statement of the law or policy but should answer routine questions you may have on the requirements and our processes.
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Guidance
Naturalisation as a British citizen: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications for naturalisation as a British citizen.

Last updated
    23 August 2023 — See all updates
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