Did you know that you may be eligible for UK citizenship under the Windrush scheme?

The windrush scheme is for long term residents of the UK who do not have documents to demonstrate their status, as well as Commonwealth citizens and their children (the ‘Windrush generation’).

The scheme is open to ANY NATIONALITY as long as you arrived in the UK before 31 December 1988 and you have lived continuously in the UK since your arrival, as well as Commonwealth citizens and their children (the ‘Windrush generation’).

 It is FREE to apply and you can apply for a document that confirms that you:

• are already a British citizen
• have the right of abode in the UK
• already have the right to live permanently in the UK

Full details of the Windrush scheme, along with the Application Form are available on the Home Office website.

If you have any queries or need help in completing the application please contact the Home Office on 0800 678 1925. The line is open Monday – Friday 9 – 5 and Saturday and Sunday 10-3.