Total cost citizenship application
(Cost of Citizenship Application)
| Item | Cost | Notes |
| Naturalisation | £1,605 | The fee for processing the adult application (Form AN). The standard fee for processing your application. |
| Citizenship Ceremony | £130 | Usually paid at the same time as the application. Mandatory for all adults. This is usually paid together with the application fee. |
| Biometric Enrolment | £19.20 | Paid to the service provider (Sopra Steria) to scan your fingerprints/photo. |
| Total Home Office Payment | £1,735 or £1,935 | This is the non-refundable amount paid upfront. £1,935 - the new price from early 2026. This is the minimum amount you will pay to the government. |
Mandatory test and requirements
The "Hidden" Mandatory Costs - Required for almost everyone aged 18-65.
- Life in the UK test - £50.00
- English Language test - £150/£190 - depended on the place
Other potential payments
- Biometric Appointment - up to £200
- Document Translation - up to £150 (depending on the documents, birth certificate, marriage, etc.)
- British Passport - £88.50
Adult cost
If you need to take both tests, the true cost to become a citizen is approximately: £1,955 per person (£1,754 fees + £50 Life in UK + ~£150 English Test).
The total cost of a citizenship application can be up to: £2413.50
Fees for Children (Under 18)
Children apply for "Registration" rather than Naturalisation, which is slightly cheaper and has no ceremony fee.
- Application Fee: £1,214
- Biometrics: £19.20
- Total: ~£1,233
Each circumstance is different. For more details, please check the GOV.UK - fees for citizenship application
