Form AN: guidance
How to apply for citizenship by naturalisation if you are living in the UK.
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- UK Visas and Immigration
- Published
- 22 March 2019
- Last updated
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Read the AN guidance to find out if you can apply for British citizenship by naturalisation.
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Published 22 March 2019
Last updated 2427 JulyMarch 2024
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2025-05-01 09:00
‘Returning your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)’ and ‘Good character’ sections updated.
2025-04-15 11:00
Guidance updated on how to prove being free from immigration restriction, evidence of identity and returning biometric resident permits.
2025-03-27 01:00
Amended to reflect that a biometric residence permit can be used for 18 months from the date of expiry.
2024-07-24 12:00
Updated Form AN: guidance to update the section on ‘Citizenship ban’ to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
2023-10-04 00:01
Updated guidance published with updated formatting and links throughout.
2023-08-01 11:41
Accessible version added.
2023-07-21 13:05
Clarified the requirements for lawful residence and for demonstrating freedom from immigration time restrictions.
2023-07-21 09:00
Updated the guidance to reflect revisions to the good character policy, Royal Assent of the Illegal Migration Act on 20 July and clarification of the English language requirement.
2022-11-04 14:02
Accessible version added.
2022-11-02 14:13
Updated to reflect guidance on the Life in the UK test.
2022-09-29 09:46
Updated the guidance.
2022-07-05 15:47
Fixed broken links.
2022-06-28 00:15
Guidance updated to reflect Nationality and Borders Act changes coming into effect on 28 June 2022.
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Read the AN guidance to find out if you can apply for British citizenship by naturalisation.
Updates to this page
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-05-01 09:00
‘Returning your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)’ and ‘Good character’ sections updated.
2025-04-15 11:00
Guidance updated on how to prove being free from immigration restriction, evidence of identity and returning biometric resident permits.
2025-03-27 01:00
Amended to reflect that a biometric residence permit can be used for 18 months from the date of expiry.
2024-07-24 12:00
Updated Form AN: guidance to update the section on ‘Citizenship ban’ to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
2023-10-04 00:01
Updated guidance published with updated formatting and links throughout.
2023-08-01 11:41
Accessible version added.
2023-07-21 13:05
Clarified the requirements for lawful residence and for demonstrating freedom from immigration time restrictions.
2023-07-21 09:00
Updated the guidance to reflect revisions to the good character policy, Royal Assent of the Illegal Migration Act on 20 July and clarification of the English language requirement.
2022-11-04 14:02
Accessible version added.
2022-11-02 14:13
Updated to reflect guidance on the Life in the UK test.
2022-09-29 09:46
Updated the guidance.
2022-07-05 15:47
Fixed broken links.
2022-06-28 00:15
Guidance updated to reflect Nationality and Borders Act changes coming into effect on 28 June 2022.