If you believe there are special circumstances in your case, you should explain them at the time of application. A Guide on how to apply is supplied with the form, which can be obtained by writing to or telephoning the Home Office, Nationality Division . You may also obtain a form by calling personally at the Public Enquiry Office at Lunar House, Wellesley Road, Croydon. An applicant for naturalisation should include on the application form the names and particulars of all his or her minor children who are not British citizens and whom he or she wishes to have registered. The consent of both parents is normally required.
Fees are payable on application.
The current fees are set out in a separate fees leaflet supplied with the application form. An acknowledgement is sent by the Home Office when an application is received. Enquiries are made into every application and may include an interview with the applicant by the police or other representative. The time taken to deal with an application varies according to individual circumstances and with the number of applications on hand at any time. This depends upon the law of the country concerned.