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INFO 05 January 2026 CITIZENSHIP

British citizenship: apply after 12 months of settled status

If you have held settled status for at least 12 months, you may be eligible to apply for British citizenship. Requirements include passing the Life in the UK test, meeting English language requirements, and demonstrating good character. The application fee is 1,580 pounds.

What should you do?

Check citizenship requirements at gov.uk/apply-citizenship-indefinite-leave-to-remain. You will need to book a Life in the UK test.

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