British citizenship

British citizenship

This section provides information about British citizenship and other forms of British nationality. It explains whether you are a British citizen, how you can apply for British citizenship and other forms of British nationality, and how you can give up your citizenship.

Depending on your current citizenship or nationality, you may be able to apply in several ways. You should read the requirements for each type of application that is relevant and decide which is best for you.

If you are unsure if you meet the requirements, you may want to take professional advice from a solicitor or from an immigration adviser registered by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC).

Please note that the information provided in this section is not intended to be comprehensive, and is not a complete statement of immigration and nationality law or policy. See our disclaimer for more information. Before you make an application, you must read the guide that accompanies the application form. Our information leaflets also contain more detailed information.

 

In this section

 

 

What is British citizenship?

This page explains what British citizenship is and what other types of British nationality there are.

 

Who has the right to live in the United Kingdom?

This page explains who has the right to live in the United Kingdom without any immigration restrictions (normally called the right of abode).

 

Who can apply for British citizenship and other forms of British nationality?

This section explains the requirements you need to meet before you apply to become a British citizen or to register for another form of British nationality.

 

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. It includes information on how to complete the form, the cost of applying and current waiting times.

 

How to apply for proof that you have not become a British citizen

This section explains how to apply for proof that you have not become a British citizen.

 

How do I give up (renounce) British citizenship or another form of British nationality?

This section explains how you can give up (renounce) your British citizenship or other British nationality if you want to become a citizen or national of another country.

 

What if my application is refused?

This page explains what to do if your application for citizenship or other form of nationality is unsuccessful and you do not think we have applied the law or our policy correctly.

 

Can I be a citizen of two countries?

This page explains whether you can be a citizen of two countries and the same time (usually known as dual nationality) and how this will affect you when travelling overseas.

 

Removal of citizenship obtained fraudulently (deprivation)

This page explains why we may remove your British citizenship if we find your registration or naturalisation was obtained by fraud, giving false information, or concealing facts that would have affected our decision.

 

How do I apply for a British passport?

This page explains how you can apply for a British passport if your application for British citizenship is successful.

ที่มา : http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/

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.

 

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