British Citizenship (Naturalisation) · sub-route
Standard naturalisation
£1,839 · 12 months on ILR required
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Standard naturalisation is one way to qualify for the British Citizenship (Naturalisation). The core rules of the British Citizenship (Naturalisation) apply, the specifics that set this route apart are below.
£1,839Application fee from
, IHS per year
For life (revoked only in rare national-security cases)Initial leave
, To settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- 5 years UK residence + 12 months holding ILR (or settled status)
- Max 450 days absent in last 5 yrs · Max 90 days in last 12 months
- B1 CEFR English + pass Life in the UK Test
Good to know
Form AN. Biometrics free.
Good character: no unspent convictions, no immigration breaches, no NHS debt over £500.
Other British Citizenship (Naturalisation) sub-routes
Spouse of British citizen
£1,839 · no waiting period after ILR
ViewChild registration (Form MN1)
£1,000 · no ceremony required
ViewBritish by descent
Free · automatic, apply for passport only
ViewSource: GOV.UK, Standard naturalisation · Last verified April 2026
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