Destroy Your BRP After Naturalisation - Guidance Updated
23 Apr 2026
Updated Form AN guidance published today confirms you should destroy your Biometric Residence Permit after becoming a British citizen, not return it to the Home Office.
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23 Apr 2026
Updated Form AN guidance published today confirms you should destroy your Biometric Residence Permit after becoming a British citizen, not return it to the Home Office.
23 Apr 2026
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15 Apr 2026
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