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Why applications for British citizenship have reached record high
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleApplications for British citizenship reached a record high of 315,224 in the year ending June 2026, marking a 17 per cent increase on the previous year. The surge follows high levels of immigration between 2020 and 2023, alongside a steady rise in applications since the UK left the European Union. Applications from EU citizens saw a particularly sharp rise, increasing by 40 per cent over the course of the year since October 2025. Despite the record application figures, the total number of citizenship grants remained relatively stable at 245,520 for the year ending July 2026. Experts suggest political uncertainty and planned government reforms to double the settlement qualification period from five to ten years are prompting migrants to secure their status. In fullSurge in people applying for British citizenship after Brexit as numbers hit record highMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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scmp.com
Foreigners jostle to secure UK residency rights before rules tighten
The proposed reforms to a scheme offering permanent residency would double the qualification period from five to 10 years.
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independent.co.uk
Surge in people applying for citizenship after Brexit as numbers hit record high
Uncertainty over future immigration policy may be driving applications for British citizenship
