Guidance
Form T: guidance
Guidance to register as a British citizen if you were born in the UK and lived here until the age of 10.
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Read the T guidance to find out if you can register as a British citizen if you were born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 and lived here until you were 10 years old.
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Published 22 March 2019
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28 July 2025
Updated guidance with a new section, 'after you have submitted your application'.
28 April 2025Updated the requirements in the 'good character' section.
17 April 2025
Guidance updated with amendments to following sections: immigration advice, referees, biometric enrolment, citizenship ceremonies, citizenship-related queries, next steps.
24 July 2024
Added 'Application processing times' section. Updated 'Travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen' section.
4 October 2023
Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.
17 February 2022
Added accessible version of guide.
22 March 2019
First published.