Being a good citizen in UK and Hillingdon

Summary of sections:  

  1. About Hillingdon (including map of Hillingdon)
  2. Hillingdon Council and what it is for
  3. Rule of Law (including information on police and courts)
  4. Safeguarding (your security, information on the Home Office, etc)
  5. Democracy and the political system in UK (all about the government, elections, voting, etc)
  6. Citizenship and EU Settlement status for those affected by BREXIT
  7. Census collection (and how we can help you fill in this form)

6. Citizenship and the EU Settlement Scheme

6.1. UK Citizenship


To Check if you can become a British Citizen:   British Citizenship


UK Passport Application


To check if you can apply for a UK passport:


Passport Adviceline:

Telephone: 0300 222 0000

From outside the UK: +44 (0)300 222 0000

Textphone: 18001 0300 222 0222

Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 5:30pm



Apply online:

You can Apply online for a UK passport:  Apply UK Passport



Documents you must send:

  • Application form (signed) .

  • Two photos (must be the same), one signed.

  • Documents to prove you are British.

  • Payment.


Find guidance for UK passport:   Applying for a UK Passport



Note:  The UK passport lasts for 10 years, then you must get a new one (renew) 




Tests needed for citizenship:


Which test do I need to do for citizenship or to settle in the UK?

If you are 18 or over and applying for citizenship or to settle in the UK (known as ‘Indefinite leave to Remain’), you may need to do life in the UK test and prove your knowledge of the English language.


Prove knowledge of the English Language:

You can prove it by having either:

  • an English qualification at B1, B2, C1 or C2 level

  • a degree taught or researched in English

For more information please click:   English Language Requirements



Life in the UK Test:  

You need to take the test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK.


  • It costs £50.00.


  • You’ll be tested on information in the official handbook for the Life in the UK Test - you should study this book to prepare for the test.


  • You’ll have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions about British traditions and customs.


 CLICK:   Book Life in the UK Test



British Citizenship Ceremonies 


Successful applicants for naturalisation or registration and a British Citizen, aged 18 or over, go to a special ceremony. 

  • You need to bring the invitation letter sent to you by the Home Office.

  • You must attend a ceremony within 3 months of getting confirmation that your application was successful.  

  • You pay a fee to the Home Office.

  • Ceremonies are at the Civic Centre.  You will get a Certificate of Naturalisation, and sign a Citizenship Register. You can bring 2 guests.

  • The ceremony itself will take approximately one hour.

  • You may want to take photographs at the end of the ceremony.




Fees for a Private Ceremony

  • Monday to Friday £100 per person.


  • Saturday £125 per person.


  CALL:  (01895) 250418