Apply for a certificate of entitlement

You can apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have right of abode in the UK. It goes in your passport. You need to apply for a new certificate when your passport expires. How you apply for a certificate of entitlement depends on whether you鈥檙e inside or outside the UK. You cannot get a certificate if you already have a British passport or a valid certificate of entitlement in another foreign passport. Apply in the UK, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man A certificate of entitlement costs 拢550 in the UK. Read the guidance to check you can apply . Fill in the form online . You鈥檒l usually be able to keep your documents while your application is being processed. You can also apply in other ways . 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 you鈥檙e applying in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service. How long it takes You鈥檒l usually get a decision on your application within 8 weeks of applying online and sending in your documents by post. If your application is approved, your certificate of entitlement will be sent to you with your decision letter. Apply from outside the UK or from a British overseas territory If you are not in the UK, or you live in a British overseas territory, you must apply online . A certificate of entitlement costs 拢550 outside the UK. How long it takes You鈥檒l usually get a decision on your application within 3 weeks of attending an appointment at a visa application centre. If your application is approved, your certificate of entitlement will be sent to you with your decision letter. North Korea You cannot apply online if you鈥檙e living in North Korea. To apply from North Korea you must: download the application form and guidance - read the guidance if you need help filling in the form read the instructions to find out where to take your completed form If your application is refused Your application fee will not be refunded if your application is refused because you do not qualify for right of abode or you do not send in enough evidence to support your claim. Appeals You鈥檒l be told how you can appeal if your application is rejected. You will not have a right of appeal if your rejected application was received on or after 6 April 2015. If you made your application in the UK, you can apply to have your application reconsidered if you think UKVI did not make the decision in line with the law or their policy.

Prove you have right of abode in the UK: Overview

Prove you have right of abode in the UK

Overview

Having right of abode means you鈥檙e allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions.

If you have the right of abode, you do not need a visa or electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.

There鈥檚 no limit on the length of time you can spend in the country.

All British citizens automatically have right of abode in the UK.

Some Commonwealth citizens may also have right of abode.

You can prove you have right of abode if you have a UK passport describing you as a British citizen or British subject with right of abode.

Otherwise you need to apply for a 鈥�certificate of entitlement鈥�.

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