You've lived in the UK or worked as a Crown servant

You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and either: 测辞耻바카라 사이트檝别 lived in the UK for at least 5 years - and spent no more than 450 days abroad during that time, and no more than 90 days abroad in the last 12 months 测辞耻바카라 사이트檝别 worked as a Crown servant at any time (for example in the diplomatic service, overseas civil service or armed forces) How much it costs Application Fee Each adult 拢1,576 (including citizenship ceremony fee) Each child 拢1,214 If child turns 18 during application process 拢130 extra for each child (for citizenship ceremony) If you send the wrong fee your application will not be processed and you바카라 사이트檒l have to apply again. You may be able to apply for a fee waiver if you바카라 사이트檙e under 18 and cannot afford to pay the fee. How to apply Read the guidance to check if you can apply . Fill in the form online . You바카라 사이트檒l usually be able to keep your documents while your application is being processed. If you live in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or a British overseas territory , you have to apply in person or apply by post instead. Check which you can do with your governor바카라 사이트檚 office. If you live elsewhere, you can apply by post . Biometric information You must also have your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo) taken. You바카라 사이트檒l be told how to do this after you apply. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

You have a connection with Gibraltar

You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered as a British overseas territories citizen in Gibraltar before 21 May 2002. You must have had a connection with Gibraltar - for example you, your parents or your grandparents were born, registered or naturalised there. You can apply to register as a British citizen if you were either: naturalised in Gibraltar as a British overseas territories citizen after 21 May 2002 registered in Gibraltar as a minor after 21 May 2002 Get an application form from the Civil Status and Registration office. Civil Status and Registration office Email: csro@gibraltar.gov.gi Telephone: +00 350 2005 1726

You've lived in Hong Kong

You may be eligible to apply if you바카라 사이트檙e 바카라 사이트榦rdinarily resident바카라 사이트� in Hong Kong at the date of your application and: you were ordinarily resident there on 3 February 1997 your parents were ordinarily resident there at the time of your birth if you바카라 사이트檙e a child born after 3 February 1997 Ordinarily resident means: you live in Hong Kong full-time you바카라 사이트檙e not breaking any immigration rules 测辞耻바카라 사이트檝别 moved to Hong Kong voluntarily with the intention of settling there You must also be of 바카라 사이트榞ood character바카라 사이트� - read the guidance when you apply. Nationality You must either have: been a British national on 3 February 1997 become a British national after 3 February 1997 You must not have held citizenship or nationality of another country at the time or since. You can be a national of a country even if 测辞耻바카라 사이트檝别 never had a passport from there. For example, you might be a Chinese national if you바카라 사이트檙e ethnically Chinese (even if you became a British national through a connection with Hong Kong - for example because you, your parents or your grandparents were born, registered or naturalised there). Check with the immigration department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. How much it costs Application Fee Each adult 拢1,576 (including citizenship ceremony fee) Each child 拢1,214 If child turns 18 during application process 拢130 extra for each child (for citizenship ceremony) If you send the wrong fee your application will not be processed and you바카라 사이트檒l have to apply again. You may be able to apply for a fee waiver if you바카라 사이트檙e under 18 and cannot afford to pay the fee. How to apply Read the guidance to form EM before you apply. Fill in: application form EM the payment slip with the correct fee Send the application form with your documents and payslip to the address in the form guidance. If you do not send the correct documents your application could be delayed or refused without a refund. Biometric information You must also have your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo) taken. You바카라 사이트檒l be told how to do this after you apply.

Where to send your application

Where you send your application depends on the country you바카라 사이트檙e currently in. England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland You should send your application online . Channel Islands or Isle of Man Send your application to the Lieutenant Governor. British overseas territories Send your application to the Governor of the territory. Anywhere else (including Commonwealth countries) Send your application to聽UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office). Department 1 UK Visas and Immigration The Capital Building New Hall Place Liverpool L3 9PP Returning your documents Your documents will normally be sent back using 2nd class post. If you want your documents sent back to you by recorded or special delivery, include a pre-paid self-addressed envelope. It needs to be big and strong enough to carry all your documents. Contact UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office) Contact UK Visas and Immigration if you바카라 사이트檙e not sure if you바카라 사이트檙e eligible or do not know how to apply. UKVI nationality contact centre nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

You바카라 사이트檒l get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4 weeks. When you바카라 사이트檒l get a decision You바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take longer. If yours will take longer you바카라 사이트檒l be told before 6 months have passed. You바카라 사이트檒l get a letter if you need to give more information to help with your application. If your circumstances change You should 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 You might be asked to attend an interview where you바카라 사이트檒l need to speak without an interpreter. Attending a citizenship ceremony You바카라 사이트檒l need to attend a citizenship ceremony if your application is successful and you바카라 사이트檙e 18 years old or over. 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.

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You may be eligible to apply to 바카라 사이트榬egister바카라 사이트� as a British citizen if you have British nationality.

There바카라 사이트檚 one way to apply for people with most types of British nationality. You cannot apply this way if you are a citizen or national of another country, or a British overseas territories citizen.

There바카라 사이트檚 a different way to apply if you바카라 사이트檙e a British national and:

测辞耻바카라 사이트檝别 lived in the UK for 5 years
测辞耻바카라 사이트檝别 worked as a Crown servant (for example in the diplomatic service, overseas civil service or armed forces)
you have a connection with Gibraltar
测辞耻바카라 사이트檝别 lived in Hong Kong

This is one way to apply for British citizenship. Check if you바카라 사이트檙e eligible another way.

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