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
Updated in line with changes to the biometric residence permit (BRP).
Updates to fees links and travel advice after becoming British.
Referees and identity section at question 4.1 updated.
Guidance updated with formatting and links updated throughout.
Replaced the form - minor clarification to question 2.18.
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.
Updated the information under the 'Good character' section in the 'Guidance on registering as a British citizen (form ARD)'.
