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Application for registration as a British citizen (form ARD)

Apply to become a British citizen if you missed out on citizenship because of something that was not your fault.

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Home Office
Published
28 June 2022
Last updated
31 October 2024 — See all updates

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Application for registration as a British citizen (form ARD)

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Guidance on registering as a British citizen (form ARD)

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You should read:

  • the Form ARD eligibility guidance Guide ARD
  • the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form

Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) and your documents to:

  • the Lieutenant Governor if you are in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
  • the Governor of the territory if you are in a British Overseas Territory
  • UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address if you live elsewhere:

Department 164
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

Updates to this page

Published 28 June 2022
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated in line with changes to the biometric residence permit (BRP).

  2. Updates to fees links and travel advice after becoming British.

  3. Referees and identity section at question 4.1 updated.

  4. Guidance updated with formatting and links updated throughout.

  5. Replaced the form - minor clarification to question 2.18.

  6. The question at 1.4 has been split into a) and b) for clarification; the address history has been clarified to ask for 5 years address history; and a new question 2.19 has been inserted to ask for Immigration Adviser details where appropriate.

  7. Updated the information under the 'Good character' section in the 'Guidance on registering as a British citizen (form ARD)'.

  8. Added guidance for applicants.

  9. First published.

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