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UK · 10 September 2026

UK charges three times more than G7 for citizenship

UK charges three times more than G7 for citizenship

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Becoming a British citizen costs £1,839, significantly higher than other G7 nations. The £1,839 total includes a £1,709 naturalisation fee and a £130 charge for the citizenship ceremony. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday, 9 September, that the UK charges three times more than the G7 average.

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