Apply for citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain or 'settled status'
After you鈥檝e applied
You鈥檒l usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take longer. If yours will take longer you鈥檒l be told before 6 months have passed.
You鈥檒l be told if you need to provide 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
[email protected]
You might be asked to attend an interview where you鈥檒l need to speak without an interpreter.
Attending a citizenship ceremony
You鈥檒l need to attend a citizenship ceremony if your application is successful.