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Nationality forms guide

Guide for nationality application forms if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.

Updates to this page

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
12 April 2019
Last updated:
23 April 2026
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  1. Updated 'Returning your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)' and 'Travelling to and from the UK after being granted British citizenship' sections.

  2. Updated content on travelling to and from the UK after being granted British citizenship.

  3. Guidance updated to clarify information on submitting complete applications.

  4. Updated the good character section.

  5. Updated this guide to reflect OISC name change to IAA, added a new section 'Will I get digital status showing I am a British citizen?' and updated the 'Returning your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)' section.

  6. Updated travel advice after becoming British.

  7. Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

  8. Added accessible version of guide.

  9. First published.

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Nationality forms guide

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Use this guide if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post and need help to fill in a nationality application form.

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