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Nationality forms guide

Guide for nationality application forms if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
12 April 2019
Last updated
31 July 2025 — See all updates

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Nationality forms guide

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Use this guide if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post and need help to fill in a nationality application form.

Updates to this page

Published 12 April 2019
Last updated 31 July 2025 show all updates

  1. Guidance updated to clarify information on submitting complete applications.

  2. Updated the good character section.

  3. Updated this guide to reflect OISC name change to IAA, added a new section 'Will I get digital status showing I am a British citizen?' and updated the 'Returning your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)' section.

  4. Updated travel advice after becoming British.

  5. Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

  6. Added accessible version of guide.

  7. First published.

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