Apply for citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain or 'settled status'
Apply for your children
You must apply separately for your children.
You can apply to ‘register� your child for citizenship if they were born either:
- outside of the UK
- inside the UK before you were granted indefinite leave to remain
Read the guidance to check you can apply.
How much it costs
It costs £1,214 to apply for each child.
If your child is under 18 and you cannot afford to pay the application fee, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver.
You must also pay £130 for your child’s citizenship ceremony if they turn 18 during the application process.
When you do not need to apply for your child
Your child may automatically be a British citizen if they were born both:
- in the UK
- after you were granted indefinite leave to remain
You can apply for a child’s passport if your child is under 16.
Your child can apply for an adult passport if they’re over 16.