Apply for citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain or 'settled status'
Apply for your children
You must apply separately for your children.
You can apply to ‘register’ your child for citizenship if they were born either:
- outside of the UK
- inside the UK before you were granted indefinite leave to remain
Read the guidance to check you can apply.
How much it costs
It costs £1,214 to apply for each child.
If your child is under 18 and you cannot afford to pay the application fee, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver.
You must also pay £130 for your child’s citizenship ceremony if they turn 18 during the application process.
When you do not need to apply for your child
Your child may automatically be a British citizen if they were born both:
- in the UK
- after you were granted indefinite leave to remain
You can apply for a child’s passport if your child is under 16.
Your child can apply for an adult passport if they’re over 16.