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Visas and citizenship
Visas, settlement and becoming a citizen
- Can I become a British citizen?British citizenship requirements and main routes: after ILR or settled status, as a spouse or as an Irish citizen, and how to apply. From GOV.UK.
- Can I have dual citizenship in the UK?The UK allows dual citizenship and you do not need to apply. Check the other country's rules, travel rules and limits on consular help. From GOV.UK.
- Can I visit the UK as a tourist?Visiting the UK as a tourist: who needs a Standard Visitor visa or a £20 ETA, how long you can stay and what you can't do. From GOV.UK.
- Do I need a visa to get married in the UK?Who needs a Marriage Visitor visa to marry or give notice in the UK, who doesn't, the cost, timings and what you cannot do on it. From GOV.UK.
- Do visitors need an ETA to come to the UK?The UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA) costs £20, lasts 2 years and covers stays of up to 6 months. Who needs one and how to apply. From GOV.UK.
- How do I ask for an administrative review of a visa refusal?How to ask for a visa administrative review: 14 or 28 day deadlines, the £80 fee, how long it takes and what happens next. From GOV.UK.
- How do I book the Life in the UK Test?How to book the Life in the UK Test: the £50 fee, 24 questions in 45 minutes, what ID you need and who doesn't need to take it. From GOV.UK.
- How do I get a share code to prove my immigration status?How to get a share code to prove your immigration status to an employer or landlord. Lasts 90 days. What you need and the steps. From GOV.UK.
- How do I get a UK spouse or partner visa?UK family visa as a partner or spouse: who qualifies, what to prove, how long you can stay and decision times. From GOV.UK.
- How do I get a UK Student visa?UK Student visa essentials: who can apply, the £558 fee, the £776 a year health surcharge, decision times and how long you can stay. From GOV.UK.
- How do I register my child as a British citizen?How to register a child as a British citizen if born in the UK: who qualifies, the £1,000 fee, biometrics and a 6 month decision time. From GOV.UK.
- How long does a UK visa take to process?UK visa processing times for 2026: 3 weeks for most visas from outside the UK, 8 weeks inside, 12 weeks for family visas. Priority options. From GOV.UK.
- How long does the Graduate visa last?How long the Graduate visa lasts: 2 years now, dropping to 18 months from 1 January 2027. Who can apply, the cost and the rules. From GOV.UK.
- How much does it cost to become a British citizen?The British citizenship fee is £1,839 (£1,709 plus £130 ceremony). See child registration costs, the Life in the UK Test and family examples. From GOV.UK.
- How much is the immigration health surcharge?The immigration health surcharge costs £1,035 a year, or £776 for students and under 18s. How part years are charged and who's exempt. From GOV.UK.
- What is a biometric residence permit (BRP) and can I still use it?What a biometric residence permit was, why all BRPs have expired, the 31 December 2026 cut-off for limited use, and how to get your eVisa. From GOV.UK.
- What is a dependant visa in the UK?Who can join you in the UK as a dependant on a Skilled Worker or Student visa, fees, money needed and care worker limits. From GOV.UK.
- What is a Skilled Worker visa?Skilled Worker visa requirements: a licensed sponsor, an eligible job, the salary threshold, English and settling after 5 years. From GOV.UK.
- What is a UKVI account?What a UKVI account is, how to create one for free, what you need, how to sign in and update it before you travel, and help if locked out. From GOV.UK.
- What is an eVisa and how do I get access to mine?What a UK eVisa is, how to set up a free UKVI account, get a share code for work or renting, and travel with your eVisa. From GOV.UK.
- What is the EU Settlement Scheme?Pre-settled and settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme: who it is for, how long each lasts, time abroad and moving to settled status. From GOV.UK.
- What is the Global Talent visa?Who can get a UK Global Talent visa, how endorsement works, the £766 fee, healthcare surcharge, family and settling after 3 or 5 years. From GOV.UK.
- What is the Health and Care Worker visa?Who can get a Health and Care Worker visa, eligible employers, the £25,000 salary rule, £324 or £628 fees and no health surcharge. From GOV.UK.
- What is the UK Ancestry visa?Who can get a UK Ancestry visa, the £726 fee, healthcare surcharge, documents, family members and settling after 5 years. From GOV.UK.
- When can I get indefinite leave to remain?Indefinite leave to remain requirements: how long you need on each route, what ILR lets you do and when you can apply for citizenship. From GOV.UK.