British Citizenship

All passports held during UK residency

💡 Include expired passports to show travel history.

2 recent photos

💡 Must be countersigned by a referee if not using a passport photo service.

Fingerprints and photograph

💡 You'll receive an invitation to enrol after submitting your application.

For each year of UK residency

💡 Proves your address history. Keep bills for every year.

P60s or self-assessment for residency period

💡 Shows you've been tax-compliant. Request from HMRC if missing.

Biometric Residence Permit or EU Settlement letter

💡 You must have held ILR for at least 12 months before applying.

Official pass notification

💡 Book at an approved centre. Study the official handbook.

B1 level IELTS or degree taught in English

💡 Some nationalities exempt. Check the approved test list.

Character references from UK residents

💡 Referees must have known you for 3+ years, be over 25, and not be relatives or solicitors.

Complete record of all absences from the UK

💡 Must not have been outside the UK for more than 450 days in the last 5 years, or 90 days in the last 12 months.

Honest disclosure of any criminal history

💡 Declare everything, even minor offences. Non-disclosure is more damaging than the offence itself.