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Guidance

General information – all British nationals: nationality policy guidance

Guidance on general nationality applications.

From:: UK Visas and Immigration
Published: 27 July 2017
Last updated: 30 June 2022 — See all updates

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This guidance tells Home Office staff about nationality law, nationality applications and common problems when considering these applications.

Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 30 June 2022 + show all updates

30 June 2022
Guidance updated to clarify the construal policy.
22 February 2021
Replaced the existing guidance on general nationality applications with the updated version of the guidance.
27 July 2017
First published.

Update history

2026-06-17 13:14
Amendments made to the section on ceremonies, oath and pledge, determination of applications and reconsideration to make them clearer. General updating following review.

2023-05-16 16:38
Reference to (PN 25/2003) has been removed from section ‘Commonly used terms in Nationality regulations and guidance’ as it no longer applies.

2022-07-06 15:20
Updated the guide with the latest version, including an amendment to clarify the construal policy.

2022-06-30 11:05
Guidance updated to clarify the construal policy.