If you are applying to become a British citizen, the following page provides all the information that you need to know.
Application process
Nationality checking service
For those applying for British citizenship, our
nationality checking service can check applications for accuracy and photocopy any documents which have to be sent. This means that your application can be dealt with quickly and prevents you from having to send off your valuable documents.
Citizenship ceremonies
All persons over the age of 18 must attend a
citizenship ceremony, where they will be expected to take a citizenship oath and pledge.
Further information
If you are new to Essex, you may be interested in some of the other information we have, which can help you with everyday life. This includes: