Form AN: guidance

Updated to tell applicants that they do not need to request Home Office records for entry and exit from the UK before making an application.

Guidance updated on how to prove being free from immigration restriction, evidence of identity and returning biometric resident permits.

Amended to reflect that a biometric residence permit can be used for 18 months from the date of expiry.

Updated Form AN: guidance to update the section on 'Citizenship ban' to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.

Updated guidance published with updated formatting and links throughout.

Accessible version added.

Clarified the requirements for lawful residence and for demonstrating freedom from immigration time restrictions.

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.

Accessible version added.

Updated to reflect guidance on the Life in the UK test.

Updated the guidance.

Fixed broken links.

Guidance updated to reflect Nationality and Borders Act changes coming into effect on 28 June 2022.

Added accessible version of form.

Updated guidance.

Updated guidance: all references to UK NARIC, which is an EU initiative, changed to ‘Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC)’ as a result of the UK leaving the EU.

Removed outdated form.

Uploaded guidance for December 2020.

Updated guidance.

First published.