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Check if you can become a British citizen
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship based on your circumstances. If you’re eligible in more than one way you can choose which way to apply.
Dual citizenship
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.
Citizenship ceremonies
You need to attend a citizenship ceremony if you’re 18 or over and have successfully applied to become a British citizen. You must book the ceremony within 3 months of being sent an invitation from the Home Office.
Organise your citizenship ceremony with your council
Contact your council to arrange your citizenship ceremony if your application for British citizenship is successful.
Replace or correct a UK citizenship certificate
You must pay a fee to order a replacement registration or naturalisation certificate, or to correct mistakes on a certificate. How you order a certificate depends on when you became a citizen.
Application for review when British citizenship is refused: form NR
Form to ask UK Visas and Immigration to review its decision to refuse your application for British citizenship.
Give up (renounce) British citizenship or nationality
You can apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status. If accepted you’ll get a ‘declaration of renunciation’ that you can use to show that you’re no longer British.
Apply for confirmation of British nationality status (NS)
Use form NS to ask for a letter to confirm your nationality status.
Apply for proof that you do not have British citizenship (NQ)
If you are a foreign national and have lived in the UK, fill in this form to apply for confirmation that you have not gained British citizenship.
Citizenship application forms
A collection of application forms for British nationality and to obtain evidence to the right of abode in the UK.
Visas and immigration operational guidance
Asylum policy Business and commercial caseworker guidance Enforcement Entry clearance guidance Fees and forms Immigration directorate instructions Immigration rules Modernised guidance Nationality guidance Non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations Rights and responsibilities Sponsorship Stateless guidance Visitors Windrush caseworker guidance
Life in the UK Test
This is the only official government service for booking the Life in the UK Test. You need to take the test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK.
