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Path to a British Passport
Find out when you can become a UK citizen
First things first: do you already have refugee status?
✅ I already have status
Enter your two dates in the calculator below — we'll show your exact earliest date for ILR and citizenship.
⏳ Still waiting for a decision
You'll calculate the exact date once you get status. The general path for a refugee: status → +5 years → ILR (free) → +1 year → citizenship (~6 years from your status date). Save this page and come back. Where you are in the process →
Enter your dates
The application date determines the rules, the status date starts the countdown
Haven't received status yet? Enter an estimated expected date.
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Disclaimer: The calculator shows an approximate earliest date under ideal conditions. Actual timelines depend on many factors. This is not legal advice.
Sources: gov.uk · British citizenshipgov.uk · Life in the UK testgov.uk · Immigration RulesNationality and Borders Act 2022 Updated 24 Apr 2026