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Citizenship Application

Once you have ILR, you can apply for British citizenship by naturalisation. The application is detailed and the fee is significant — get it right to avoid delays or refusal.

Must hold ILR before applying (no time limit on holding ILR, but usually apply after 12 months)
Application fee: £1,709 + £130 ceremony = £1,839 total
Two referees required (one professional, one of any profession)
Processing time: typically 6 months (priority service ~30 working days for ~£500)
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