General information

Processing time for registration and nationality categories is approximately 3 to 6 months.  Applications cannot be prioritised.  All registrations and naturalisations are processed by the Home Office in London. 

All applicants in Australia must send their application and supporting documents to the British High Commission in Canberra.
Under no circumstances can an application be sent directly to the Home Office in London.
If you have any queries please contact the British High Commission in Canberra - see contact details on the right.

Making your application

Persons who apply for a registration, naturalisation or renunciations at the British High Commission, Canberra must be in Australia at the time of application. Those currently outside Australia must contact their nearest British High Commission or Embassy.

Your original documents will be sighted by the British High Commission in Canberra and returned back to you within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application.  Please insure that you have all the correct documentation before sending your application.  Failure to send the correct documents, will delay your application.  Once all the correct documentation has been received your application is then forwarded to the Home Office in London for processing.

Please do not send an application for a British Passport (C1 or C2) with your application for Registration or Naturalisation.

Dual Citizenship

Under present legislation the United Kingdom recognises dual nationality, and, if you acquire Australian citizenship, this does not affect your right to hold a British passport and live in the United Kingdom. As regards your position in Australian law, you are advised to consult the Australian authorities.