The UK Charges £1,839 for Citizenship, More Than Five Times the Actual Processing Cost

Applicants face multiple additional costs, including visa fees, health surcharges, and language tests before reaching citizenship.

Nigerians are among the largest African groups obtaining British citizenship, with thousands granted status in 2024.

Migrant and refugee organizations criticize high fees, arguing they hinder integration, while the government says charges help fund the migration system and reduce taxpayer burden.