Apply for citizenship in special circumstances

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After you've applied

You바카라 사이트™ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take longer. If yours will take longer you바카라 사이트™ll be told before 6 months have passed.

You바카라 사이트™ll be told if you need to provide more information to help with your application.

If your circumstances change

Contact UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office) if your situation changes during your application. For example, you move house, get married or are arrested.

Nationality contact centre
nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

Attending a citizenship ceremony

You바카라 사이트™ll need to attend a citizenship ceremony if your application is successful.

If you live outside the UK, you바카라 사이트™ll be invited to attend a ceremony in the territory or country you바카라 사이트™re living in.

Travelling to and from the UK

Once you get a British passport you must use this to enter the UK.

If you do not want a British passport you can apply for a certificate of entitlement instead.

You cannot enter the UK using your certificate of British citizenship.