Guides — United Kingdom

Guides — United Kingdom: The route to British citizenship: from indefinite leave to remain (ILR) to naturalisation · The Life in the UK test: booking, format and how to prepare · National Insurance numbers in the UK: how they work and why they matter

Every guide here is based on official sources, linked at the end together with the date of the last update. Guides are general information, not legal advice.

Guides published so far: 3

• The route to British citizenship: from indefinite leave to remain (ILR) to naturalisation

  The stages of becoming a British citizen: limited leave, then indefinite leave to remain, then naturalisation, with the absence, language and Life in the UK test requirements.

• The Life in the UK test: booking, format and how to prepare

  A guide to the Life in the UK test: 24 questions in 45 minutes, 18 correct to pass, booking only through the official site, and what to bring on the day.

• National Insurance numbers in the UK: how they work and why they matter

  What a National Insurance number is, when you need it, how contributions are linked to the State Pension, and how to check your record on GOV.UK.