United Kingdom citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| British citizenship/naturalisation | A person may qualify for British citizenship through residence after five years plus 12 months with indefinite leave or settled status; a spouse or civil partner of a British citizen normally uses a three-year residence route with settled status. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Application fee | 1,709 GBP | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Application fee (total) | 1,839 GBP | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Application fee (issuance, ceremony) | 130 GBP | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Application fee | 1,709 GBP | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Application fee (total) | 1,839 GBP | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 6 months | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Years of residence required (spouse of citizen) | 3 years | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Language level required | B1 (English) | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Other citizenship may be kept | yes | Official source |
| British citizenship/naturalisation | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| British citizenship/naturalisation | The GOV.UK British citizenship page states that a British citizen can live and work in the UK free of immigration controls. | Official source |