What changes when you become a British citizen? Passport (£102), voting, registering children (£1,000), bringing family, dual citizenship and differences from ILR

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• Settlement & Citizenship18 October 2026

  What changes when you get ILR? Work, benefits, applying for citizenship, the 2-year rule for time abroad, voting and the limits of ILR

  GOV.UK: ILR lets you live, work and study without a time limit and apply for benefits if eligible. For most people it lapses after more than 2 continuous years abroad (Returning Resident visa £726). You can apply for citizenship (£1,839) after 12 months; ILR gives no vote in UK general elections.

  Last checked: October 2026Full answer
• Settlement & Citizenship15 October 202611 read

  I am a British citizen with a second passport: which document do I use to enter the UK? Do I need an eVisa?

  GOV.UK says a British citizen can enter with a valid UK passport, a Gibraltar identity card or a certificate of entitlement. British and Irish nationals do not need an eVisa. Entry on another country’s passport is described separately.

  Last checked: October 2026Full answer
• Settlement & Citizenship13 October 2026

  British citizenship application: days spent abroad, the 12-month wait and the new "priority service"

  GOV.UK says that after ILR you usually wait 12 months; this does not apply to the spouse of a British citizen with ILR. Check the current Form AN guide for the days-abroad limits. Law firms report a £500 faster decision option since July 2026.

  Last checked: October 2026Full answer