Migrant & Refugee Rights Refugee Citizenship Changes: what you need to know

Refugee Citizenship Changes: what you need to know

Posted on 18 February 2025 (3 April 2026) by Annamaria De Felice

In February 2025, the Home Office made changes to the Good Character guidance for citizenship applications. The changes will directly impact many refugees in the UK who wish to apply for British citizenship.

This document will set out some basic information on the changes and what they could mean for you.

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