Settle and Citizenship

UK settle and citizenship visas for applicants from India

Direct answer

Indefinite leave to remain and British citizenship are decided in the UK, so we provide dated information and refer to a regulated adviser; the English level moves to B2 in March 2027.

Dates that change this hub

9 December 2026: Biometric residence permits withdrawn as evidence of status; eVisa only (EUSS BRP changes in HC 584)1 March 2027: English level for settlement and citizenship rises from B1 to B2 (expected from March 2027)

Fee ₹4,26,897Information

Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain)

Indefinite Leave to Remain costs £3,226 and gives you the right to live in the UK without time limit. Most routes qualify after 5 years. From March 2027 the English requirement rises to CEFR B2, and the earned-settlement consultation that closed on 12 February 2026 may change the qualifying period.

Full guide Fees in rupees

Fee ₹2,26,152Information

British citizenship

British citizenship by naturalisation is the final step after settlement. You need 5 years in the UK, 12 months with settled status unless married to a British citizen, the Life in the UK test, English at B1, and good character. India does not allow dual citizenship, so your Indian passport is surrendered.

Full guide Fees in rupees

Fee ₹96,072We file: ₹14,999

Returning Resident visa

The Returning Resident visa costs £726 (gov.uk, verified 8 October 2026) and is for a former UK settled resident who has been outside the UK for more than 2 years and lost indefinite leave to remain. There is no health surcharge. You must show strong ties to the UK and a reason for the long absence.

Full guide Fees in rupees

Free tools

Tools for settle and citizenship

Fee calculator in rupees

Every Home Office fee and the health surcharge, totalled in rupees at a dated rate.

English requirement lookup

The CEFR level for your route and the SELT centres near you.

Document checklist generator

A checklist for your route and situation, sent on WhatsApp.

Processing times tracker

Standard, priority and super priority times for Indian applicants, updated monthly.

Refusal reason decoder

Paste the paragraph from your refusal letter and read what it means.

In depth

Every settle and citizenship route in depth

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