Life In The UK Test FAQ

Satisfy nationality requirements

Ordinary Applications
the person applying was in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the five-year period that ended on the date the application is received;
in the five-year period, he or she was not outside the United Kingdom for more than 450 days
in the last twelve months of that five-year period, he or she was not outside the United Kingdom for more than 90 days;
in the last 12 months of that five-year period, his or her stay in the United Kingdom was not subject to any time limit under the immigration laws;
he or she was not at any time in that five-year period, in the United Kingdom in breach of the immigration laws.
Married to British Citizen
the person applying was in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the three-year period that ended on the date the application is received;
on the date the application is received, the applicant’s stay in the United Kingdom is not subject to any time limit under the immigration laws;
in the three-year period, he or she was not outside the United Kingdom for more than 270 days; and
in the last 12 months of that three-year period, he or she was not outside the United Kingdom for more than 90 days; and
he or she was not at any time in that three-year period, in the United Kingdom in breach of the immigration laws.
Complete set of requirements can be found Naturalisation as a British citizen pages.

Apply for Life in the United Kingdom Test and pass

Arrange a test at the nearest test centre

Download and fill the Application Form

Form AN Application for Naturalisation
Naturalisation as a British citizen, a guide for applicants

Arrange 2 suitable referees to sign your form

Referees should meet the following conditions
a British citizen
aged 25 years or over
not related to you
not related to the other referee
not your solicitor or agent
not been convicted of an imprisonable offence during the last 10 years

Download and fill the Payment Form

Payment Slip

Send your completed forms

You can send your completed form, payment slip and supporting documents to
Home Office IND
Managed Migration Directorate (Nationality Group)
Nationality Support Team
PO Box 12
LIVERPOOL
L69 2UX
Alternatively, you can take all your documents to your nearest Nationality Checking Service.
They will check and submit all your documents on your behalf for a little fee.
Nationality Checking Service and their locations

Wait for confirmation letter

You should receive a letter indicating they have received your documents safely.

Wait for approval letter

Application processing times may vary for each application. Home Office regularly updates Average Waiting Times.

Arrange for Citizenship Ceremony

You will receive an invitation letter from your local office to arrange your ceremony.
You will need to contact them by phone to arrange a suitable time for you.

Apply for first British Passport

3 weeks
Online Application
2 weeks
Check and Send Service
Fast Track 1-week and Premium same-day
Regional passport offices

Congratulations, you are done