British Citizenship represents the final step in the UK immigration journey and marks full integration into British society. It is a major milestone that grants you the right to apply for a British passport and participate fully in civic life, including voting in elections and accessing all rights available to UK citizens.
The most common route to becoming a British citizen is through naturalisation. However, in some circumstances, individuals may be eligible to apply for registration as a British citizen. Applications for both naturalisation and registration are made under the British Nationality Act 1981.
There are various routes to British citizenship depending on your circumstances, including:
- Naturalisation as a British Citizen
- Registration as a British Citizen
If your application for British citizenship is refused by the Home Office (UKVI), you may have the option to request a reconsideration of your nationality application.
Applications for British Citizenship
- Naturalisation As A British Citizen
- Registering an Adult as a British Citizen
- Registering a Child as a British Citizen
- Reconsideration of Nationality Refusal
- Right of Abode Application
- Confirmation of Nationality Status Application
- British Passport Application