Prove you have right of abode in the UK
- Your location
- Register an email
- A verification email has been sent
- Registration email address
- Immigration adviser
- Check your answers
- Your name
- Any other names
- Details of your other name
- Contact Email
- Telephone Number
- Postal Address
- Current address
- Your gender and relationship status
- Your nationality, country and date of birth
- Your passport
- Your other nationalities
- Your Home Office reference number
- Previous certificate of entitlement to the right of abode
- Grounds of your claim to the right of abode
- Arrival in the UK
- About your first parent
- Contact Details
- About your second parent
- Contact Details
- Parents' marriage
- Claim to the right of abode through a grandparent
- About your grandfather
- About your grandmother
- Your grandparents' marriage
- Other information
- Check your answers
- Documents
- Declaration
- Choose a service
- Your payment provider
- Worldpay
Your location
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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
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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
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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)
Amount (GBP):
£372.00
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