Form

Application for a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode (form ROA)

Apply for a certificate of entitlement showing you have the right to live and work in the UK, if you are in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 23 April 2019
• Last updated: 24 July 2024 — See all updates

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Application for a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode (form ROA)

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If you live in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man you can apply online.

You can get help to make your online application if you are in the UK and you do not have the appropriate access, skills or confidence to complete an online immigration application form.

Use this form if you live in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, and want to apply for a certificate of entitlement showing you have the right to live and work in the UK (right of abode).

You will need to submit your documents with your application.

Most people who live in the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, who apply online are able to keep their documents while their application is processed.

You should read the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form.

Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) and your documents to UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address:

Department 1
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

You can find out how to make an application for a certificate of entitlement if you are not in the UK, or you live in a British overseas territory.

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Published 23 April 2019
Last updated 24 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 24 July 2024

   Removed advice regarding COVID as no longer relevant.

2. 29 June 2020

   Updated form.

3. 16 April 2020

   Applying by post is taking much longer than applying online because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus. This will not affect the decision.

4. 23 April 2019

   First published.