Apply for citizenship in special circumstances
After you've applied
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take longer. If yours will take longer you’ll be told before 6 months have passed.
You’ll be told if you need to provide more information to help with your application.
If your circumstances change
Contact UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office) if your situation changes during your application. For example, you move house, get married or are arrested.
Nationality contact centre
nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk
Attending a citizenship ceremony
You’ll need to attend a citizenship ceremony if your application is successful.
If you live outside the UK, you’ll be invited to attend a ceremony in the territory or country you’re living in.
Travelling to and from the UK
Once you get a British passport you must use this to enter the UK.
If you do not want a British passport you can apply for a certificate of entitlement instead.
You cannot enter the UK using your certificate of British citizenship.