Guides and updates
Plain-English guides to UK immigration law, and updates when the rules change. Written and checked by our solicitors.
- Citizenship fee waiver
Fee waivers for British citizenship: none for adult naturalisation, the waiver for children under 18, free or reduced-fee registration, and what £1,839 covers.
- Citizenship processing times
How long British citizenship takes in 2026: the six-month standard, what causes delay, whether it can be sped up, and what to do when an application is overdue.
- Naturalisation timeline
From indefinite leave to remain to a British passport: the 12-month wait (none for spouses of British citizens), absence limits, the decision and ceremony.
- Further leave to remain fees
What extending your stay costs in 2026: the £1,407 application fee, the £1,035 a year health surcharge, priority services, fee waivers and the total.
- Immigration health surcharge refunds
When the immigration health surcharge is refunded: refused or withdrawn applications, overpayments, shorter grants, health and care workers, and timescales.
- ILR timeline
How long indefinite leave to remain takes in 2026: the six-month standard, the £1,000 super priority service, what causes delay and the no-travel rule.
- How to get permanent residence
Permanent residence in the UK means indefinite leave to remain or settled status: the routes, how long each takes, the requirements and citizenship.
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