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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.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
12 April 2019
Last updated
3116 JulyApril 20242025 — See all updates

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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 you fill in a nationality application form.

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Published 12 April 2019
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Update history

2025-04-30 11:01
Updated the good character section.

2025-04-16 15:48
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.

2024-07-31 14:55
Updated travel advice after becoming British.

2023-10-04 00:01
Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.