Official visa and tax rule changes recorded by Settle Anywhere, with the date each takes effect. Corrections to our own records are not included.https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/citizenship-by-descent/feed.xml2026-10-12T00:00:00ZSettle Anywherehttps://settleanywhere.com/brand/apple-touch-icon.png https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-421cebf73317-gb-citizenship-by-descent2026-10-12T00:00:00Z2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Registration as a British citizen costs GBP 1,540 for an adult (was GBP 1,446) and GBP 1,000 for a child (was GBP 1,214) from 8 April 2026; the GBP 130 ceremony fee is unchanged. In force from 8 April 2026.

<p>Registration as a British citizen costs GBP 1,540 for an adult (was GBP 1,446) and GBP 1,000 for a child (was GBP 1,214) from 8 April 2026; the GBP 130 ceremony fee is unchanged.</p><p>In force from 8 April 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026">Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026</a></p>