Prove you have right of abode in the UK

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Are you currently in the UK?

     Yes   No

You cannot use this form because you are not currently in the UK.

This form is only for people who are applying within the UK.

You must apply using the forms for overseas applicants which can be found here.

Register an email

Enter an email address and password so you can save your answers. You will then be emailed a unique link to let you log back in to your application at a later point, if needed.

Throughout your application, you can select the option to 'Return to this application later' in order to re-send the link to your latest saved application.

Emails sent to this address may contain personal sensitive information. We will send a verification email to this email address. This email address must be verified by clicking the link in the verification email before the application can be submitted

Email address

Create a password

  Your password must be 8 characters or longer and include a letter and a number or symbol.

Repeat your password

A verification email has been sent

We have sent a verification email to:

This email address must be verified by clicking the link in the email before the application can be submitted.

Change email address

Resend verification email

Registration email address

Who does this email belong to?

  • The applicant
  • An immigration adviser based in the UK
  • Someone else

Immigration adviser

Do you have an immigration adviser based in the UK?

Immigration advisers can advise you on matters relating to immigration and citizenship. For more information, click here.

     Yes   No

Check your answers

Check the information below before you continue to the next section.

Your name

Enter your name, as shown in your current passport or travel document.

Your given name is usually your first name. Your family name is the surname that is shared by your family. If you have middle names, include these with your given name. If your name has a suffix (e.g. Jr), include this with your given name. If you have a patronymic name include it with your given names. You must tell us all your given names.

Given name(s)

Family name

Any other names

In addition to the names already provided, are you now or have you ever been known by another name?

You must provide all your names. For example, if you changed your name after marriage or have a different name that you use for professional purposes.

    Yes  No

Details of your other name

Title:
  Mr

  Mrs

  Miss

  Ms

  Doctor

  Reverend

Other given name(s)

Other family name

Why have you been known by another name?

  Marriage or civil partnership

  Divorce

  Other

If you legally changed your name, when did you do this (if applicable)?

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Have you ever entered the UK using this name?

    Yes  No

Contact Email

Can we use this email address to contact you?

If possible, we will use this email as your correspondence address. We will use this to contact you about your application and may use it to contact you about your immigration status after your application has been decided. If your application is successful, we may issue a biometric residence permit (BRP) to you. We will use this email address to make the arrangements to deliver the BRP to you. Emails may go to your spam, junk or trash folders.

You must notify us immediately if your email changes. Find out how to change your details here.

     Yes  No

Telephone Number

Provide your telephone number

Only include numbers, and for international numbers include the country code. We may contact you by telephone if we have any further questions about your application, or about your immigration status after your application has been decided. This may be a home, work or mobile number.

You must notify us immediately if the contact telephone number you provide as part of this application changes.Find out how to change your details here.

{0}'s telephone number

  • I cannot be contacted by telephone

Where do you use this telephone number?

  You can select more than one option

  • For use whilst in the UK
  • For use whilst out of the UK

Postal Address

You must use your passport or travel document to complete this section.

Passport number or travel document reference number

Issuing authority

  On your passport or travel document this could also be referred to as 'country of issue' or 'place of issue'.

Issue date

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Expiry date

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Current address

Have you lived at your current address for 5 years?

    Yes   No

Your gender and relationship status

Country of nationality

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

  If you have previous or additional nationalities, you will be able to add these later in the application.

Country of birth

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Place of birth

  Enter your place of birth (for example, the city or province), as shown on your passport or travel document.

Date of birth

  For example, 31 3 2020

Day

Month

Year

Your nationality, country and date of birth

Country of nationality

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

  If you have previous or additional nationalities, you will be able to add these later in the application.

Country of birth

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Place of birth

  Enter your place of birth (for example, the city or province), as shown on your passport or travel document.

Date of birth

  For example, 31 3 2020

Day

Month

Year

Your passport

You must use your passport or travel document to complete this section.

Passport number or travel document reference number

Issuing authority

  On your passport or travel document this could also be referred to as 'country of issue' or 'place of issue'.

Issue date

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Expiry date

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Your other nationalities

Do you currently hold, or have you ever held, any other nationality or citizenship?

You must provide all the nationalities that you currently hold or have ever held.

    Yes   No

Your Home Office reference number

Do you have any Home Office reference numbers?

If you have previously made an application to remain in the UK, you can find a reference number on letters from the Home Office, called 'Our Ref' or 'Case ID'. If not known, select 'No'.

    Yes   No

Enter any Home Office reference numbers

Previous certificate of entitlement to the right of abode

Have you previously been issued with a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode?

Right of abode means you are allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions.

    Yes  No

Passport number

Date of issue

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Place of issue

Grounds of your claim to the right of abode

On what grounds do you have a claim to the right of abode?

  These are the legal reasons for your right to remain resident in the UK. See section 3 of the guidance

  • British citizen
  • Commonwealth citizen

Arrival in the UK

When did you first arrive in the UK?

    Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Where did you first arrive in the UK?

  For example, Heathrow Airport

About your first parent

You must give details about both parents if you know them. If you only have some of your parents' details, you should fill in as much as you can.

What is this person's relationship to you?

  • Mother
  • Father

Title:
 Mr

  Mrs

  Miss

  Ms

  Doctor

  Reverend

Given name(s)

Family name

Date of birth

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Country of birth

Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Country of nationality

Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Have they always had the same nationality?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I do not know

Is this parent deceased?

    Yes  No

Date of death

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Contact Details

Does this parent share your address, telephone number, and email?

    Yes   No

Parent One's contact details

  • I do not know these details

Parent One's address

Address (line 1 of 3)

Address (line 2 of 3 - optional)

Address (line 3 of 3 - optional)

Town/City

Postcode

Parent One's telephone number

Parent One's email address

About your second parent

You must give details about both parents if you know them. If you only have some of your parents' details, you should fill in as much as you can.

What is this person's relationship to you?

  • Mother
  • Father

Title:

  Mr

  Mrs

  Miss

  Ms

  Doctor

  Reverend

Given name(s)

Family name

Date of birth

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Country of birth

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Country of nationality

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Have they always had the same nationality?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I do not know

Is this parent deceased?

    Yes   No

Date of death

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Contact Details

Does this parent share your address, telephone number, and email?

    Yes   No

Parent Two's contact details

  • I do not know these details

Parent Two's address

Address (line 1 of 3)

Address (line 2 of 3 - optional)

Address (line 3 of 3 - optional)

Town/City

Postcode

Parent Two's telephone number

Parent Two's email address

Parents' marriage

Are your parents married or in a civil partnership?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I do not know

Date of your parents' marriage or civil partnership

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Parents' marriage or civil partnership details

  • I do not know these details

Claim to the right of abode through a grandparent

Are you claiming the right of abode through a grandparent?

    Yes     No

About your grandfather

You must give details about your grandfather if you know them. If you only have some of your grandfather's details, you should fill in as much as you can.

Title:
  Mr

  Mrs

  Miss

  Ms

  Doctor

  Reverend

Given name(s)

Family name

Date of birth

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Country of birth

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Country of nationality

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Have they always had the same nationality?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I do not know

About your grandmother

You must give details about your grandfather if you know them. If you only have some of your grandfather's details, you should fill in as much as you can.

Title:

  Mr

  Mrs

  Miss

  Ms

  Doctor

  Reverend

Given name(s)

Family name

Date of birth

  Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

Day

Month

Year

Country of birth

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Country of nationality

  Type the name of a country; use the arrow keys to navigate and 'enter' to select one.

Have they always had the same nationality?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I do not know

Your grandparents' marriage

Are/were your grandparents married?

  • Yes
     Grandparents' date of marriage

     Enter date in the format DD MM YYYY

  Day

  Month

  Year

  • No
  • I don't know

Other information

Is there any other information you would like to be considered as part of your application?

You will need to provide evidence. For example, if you or a family member have been issued with a certificate of entitlement.

    Yes   No

Give other details to be considered

Check your answers

Check the information below before you continue to the next section.

Documents

From the list of documents below, provide as many as you can. Tick each document to confirm that you have read the requirement, even if you cannot send it. If you are unsure about any of the evidence, read the guidance relevant to your application.

  • Two passport photos for Mr Carl James
  • Evidence of Mr Carl James's right of abode. See guidance for details.
  • Mr Carl James's valid passport or travel document.

Providing your documents

You must send your checklist and supporting documents within 10 working days to the address on your supporting document checklist or use the nationality document return service. This checklist will be provided after you have completed your application payment.

Declaration

By sending this application, you confirm that to the best of your knowledge and belief the following is correct:

  • the information relating to the application
  • the supporting evidence

I understand that the data I have given can be used as set out in the privacy policy

I consent to organisations, including financial institutions, providing information to the Home Office when requested in relation to this application.

I have discussed with any other applicants that I am acting on behalf of, and confirmed that the contents of the application are correct and complete.

I agree to the terms and conditions.

I understand that if false information is given, the application can be refused and I may be prosecuted, and, if I am the applicant, I may be banned from the UK.

I confirm that:

  • I am the applicant aged 18 or over
  • I am the applicant aged under 18
  • I am the parent or legal guardian of the applicant who is aged under 18 and completing and submitting the form on their behalf
  • I am submitting the form on behalf of the applicant

Choose a service

Select a service from the options below:

Standard service : pay 372.00 GBP in total, most people get a decision within 6 months

You are paying

372.00 GBP - Mr Carl James's application for Right of abode (ROA)

372.00 GBP in total

UK Visas and Immigration will contact you if it will take longer to process your application. This might happen if:

  • your supporting documents need to be verified
  • you need to attend an interview
  • your application is complex

Your payment provider

You are paying

372.00 GBP - Mr Carl James's application for Right of abode (ROA)

372.00 GBP in total

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Description:        Right of abode (ROA)

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£372.00

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